Using chelated iron

underpar

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Hi,

Will using chelated iron to promote chaeto growth also contributed to the growth of hair algae?

Thanks, Fred
 
Fertilizing with iron is challenging and can easily get out of control. If you do it be very conservative with the dose. Personally I would advise against it.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15482793#post15482793 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BCreefmaker
JW, why do you want your cheato to grow more?

I have just put a small clump of chaeto in the fuge and would like to kick-start its growth.
 
I'd suggest not trying to dose iron. It's a tough one and you have to have a test kit to keep an eye on the level so you don't overdose. Just give it time, chaeto grows like a weed. I have to trim mine weekly.

If you do decide to go ahead and dose, please read the above linked articles I provided.
 
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