greenmaji
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What is a good way to remove this from the water?
skimming?
liverock?
just curious.. TIA
skimming?
liverock?
just curious.. TIA
Devilishturtles said:I've never heard of DON used exclusively before. Why would the algae release this, when all it needs in essence is light to prosper? I know its more complicated than this in real life, however that is the crux of photosynthesis...light. Without the light, nothing would be produced. Even when looking at the actual chemical reaction of photosynthesis, isn't it just producing C6H12O6, and 02? Carbohydrates(energy, or ATP) and oxygen. I'm trying to remember this from bio class. Lol.
greenmaji said:From reading the book the locations of natural turf algae would be in costal areas the same as the surf that does the natural protein skimming.. isnt there a chance thats how its suppose to be..
HoopsGuru said:If I am reading your thoughts correctly, you believe aquaria should model these natural processes.
HoopsGuru said:It's a thought, but the problem often lies in that aquariums are not similar to nature. The oceans are food rich and nutrient poor (due to the great exchange of water volume) while our tanks are the opposite.
HoopsGuru said:In regards to setting up an ATS, in speaking for the average hobbyist....having a surge system is not the easiest or most feasible to fit under a stand. Surge systems also can be quite noisy and splash a bit.
HoopsGuru said:A sump with a refugium/skimmer, etc. is often much easier with similar results. My own use of refugia has also never produced the yellowing effect that seems to go along with the ATS system.
I thought the point of a refugium is to remove nutrients from the system?greenmaji said:I understand the refugium.. It requires that the system maintains enough nutrients to keep the Macro algae alive hence it requires more nutrients to be present in the water to operate then ATS. Not saying that I would discourage anyone from using a refugium, My goal is to have less nutrients then what is nessisary to keep Macro algae alive in the system.. making a refugium inoperable..
dskidmore said:I thought the point of a refugium is to remove nutrients from the system?greenmaji said:I understand the refugium.. It requires that the system maintains enough nutrients to keep the Macro algae alive hence it requires more nutrients to be present in the water to operate then ATS. Not saying that I would discourage anyone from using a refugium, My goal is to have less nutrients then what is nessisary to keep Macro algae alive in the system.. making a refugium inoperable..