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I had the same problem with chaeto, it turn white and died. I think my problem was having the light on 24/7. After switching a night cycle (my fuge light turns on only after my main tank light turn off) and replaced my chaeto for caulerpa instead, it seems to have solved the problem. I also make sure to dose iron and trace elements to replace lost nutrients. What are your water parameters and light type and schedule?

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I had the same problem with chaeto, it turn white and died. I think my problem was having the light on 24/7. After switching a night cycle (my fuge light turns on only after my main tank light turn off) and replaced my chaeto for caulerpa instead, it seems to have solved the problem. I also make sure to dose iron and trace elements to replace lost nutrients. What are your water parameters and light type and schedule?

 

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nitrates range from 10 to 25.. Phosphates range from 0.1 to 0.25.. All else is normal. Lighting in display is on for 8 hours. Sump tank light is on for 12 hours. It's not on at the same time. I use normal fluorescent white light bulb. I just got this algae 4 days ago. Will it release all the nutrients back in the tank if it goes sexual? Should I remove it?

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Hmm weird, I also using simple normal 9W white bulb but I'm using chaetos and they are doing well. You can try and see if the chaetos turn white as well, if so maybe it's like what shaohao bro suggested that they may be some chemical such as medication in your water causing it.

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