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Old 09-30-2007, 01:32 PM
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OK well I'm getting the Cadlights 34 gallon signiture series and it has a Fuge on the back. Now I know I'm supposed to keep some LR rubble in there and a pretty DSB but I was also told/also read that it would be a good idea to get some Macro Algae...do you buy this stuff or do you just let it grow. I mean it seems kinda silly to buy algae but I'll ldo whatever is best for my tank. Thanks
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Old 10-01-2007, 05:13 PM
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It's a certain kind of algae. A lot of us do cheato, and occasionally someone on here will sell it for cheap.
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Old 10-01-2007, 07:08 PM
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yeah, cheato is the stuff to use for sure! Look on ebay for cheatomorphea.
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Old 10-01-2007, 07:15 PM
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thanks guys
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If you are on friendly terms with a lfs, you can just ask them for a bit. That was what I did for some chateo.
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Can Cheato be kept in the tank or will it be eaten?
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The snails will munch on it, the crabs will get into it and you will be cleaning your equipment. Better in a fuge.
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Ive heard some ppl say theve used egg crate or the strawberry containers to hold it in one area. I bet it would still be a mess.
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Old 11-15-2007, 02:49 PM
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speaning of eggcrates...John when you elliott, and Jim are talking about frag tanks I'm just curious...what and how do you use eggcrates...wouldnt they dissolve in the water.
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lol....not the styrafoam stuff.....its hard plastic. Indoor Gardening Supplies
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speaning of eggcrates...John when you elliott, and Jim are talking about frag tanks I'm just curious...what and how do you use eggcrates...wouldnt they dissolve in the water.
Basicly a table for frags. Cheap and eay enough to replace often if needed

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I think my husband found it at home depot with the lighting crap.
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yeah, I hear people saying they find it at home depot, but Ive looked and looked, and cant find it. Maybe ill have to make another trip over there!
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got mine at Lowes it was with the lighting area under $11.00
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maybe ill be goign to lowes then lol. They 2 stores are right across the street from eachother.
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