refugium question

marxsman · 04-25-2005, 12:57 AM

I have had my refug up for about a month. The 3 types of algae seem to be doing well but there is a lot of brown slime growing in it. There is none growing in the main tank.

Is this a lighting issue. I put a grow light over it for the plants.

Also should I fasten the plants to the bottom or just let them float in there?

**charlie** · 04-25-2005, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by marxsman

I have had my refug up for about a month. The 3 types of algae seem to be doing well but there is a lot of brown slime growing in it. There is none growing in the main tank.

Is this a lighting issue. I put a grow light over it for the plants.

Also should I fasten the plants to the bottom or just let them float in there?

It could be cycling itself, got any pics?
Let the plants float free, the caulerpa will find a way to attach. Chaeto wont attach, it usually just stays in a ball and rolls around in mine.HTH.

vtec si · 04-25-2005, 11:42 PM

I agree with Charlie It could be a mini cycle.

Your macro will attach to substrate or LR soon.

Martin

04-25-2005, 12:57 AM	#1
marxsman Citizen Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 244	refugium question I have had my refug up for about a month. The 3 types of algae seem to be doing well but there is a lot of brown slime growing in it. There is none growing in the main tank. Is this a lighting issue. I put a grow light over it for the plants. Also should I fasten the plants to the bottom or just let them float in there? __________________ John Last edited by marxsman; 04-25-2005 at 01:02 AM. Reason: forgot to ask

04-25-2005, 11:42 PM	#3
vtec si Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver co, USA Posts: 1,017	I agree with Charlie It could be a mini cycle. Your macro will attach to substrate or LR soon. Martin __________________ VTEC SI

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