chaeto dying

[jpa0741]

Anyone have any ideas on why chaeto I added on fri is now turning brown and dying. I am running an 85 watt power compact 5100k bulb 24 hrs. a day. Here are some pics of current fuge. Water params good expect rates that are about 20-40. Any help would be great.

Thanks, Jeff

 

[mikeyjer]

I was suggested a 6500k bulb would be better for chaeto. :happyfish

 

[reefnut]

Lack of nutrients (food)??

 

[mikeyjer]

Originally Posted by ReefNut
Lack of nutrients (food)??
That's what I thought too at first....Not sure how long the tank have been setup.... :happyfish

 

[jpa0741]

I thought chaeto used nitrates to grow. If not then how old should the tank be before adding chaeto.

 

[reefnut]

They will use up nitrates... along with ammonia, phosphates and other elements in the water.

 

[jpa0741]

so when should I add cheato to my fuge?