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When is the best time to add this to my new nano tank? Should I wait till after the diatom, and micro blooms? Also would adding prolifera be a good idea? TIA
Won't really matter much when. As long as the chem and lighting are in line you won't have a problem, might just take a little longer to spread. I warn you though, coralline in a nano (depending on size) can be a huge pain to clean on acrylic tanks.Six-Line said:When is the best time to add this to my new nano tank? Should I wait till after the diatom, and micro blooms?
I've seen you use that word before but it has a rather large scope. Are you sure you did not mean to say porifera aka spongesAlso would adding prolifera be a good idea? TIA
If it was suggested the skimmer will strip the tank of all nutrient, it won't. They are good skimmers for smaller tanks, I have one on my 27 gal. As far as the caulerpa, it can be a good tool if you know the downfalls and maintain the crop.Six-Line said:I heard a back pack skimmer would do more harm then good on a 15 gal reef. Is this true?
All skimmers remove calcium, it's unavoidable.Six-Line said:Ok, but the skimmer wont pull any calcium or what not from the water right?
I think in a 15 gal you would be fine without a skimmer provided you do regular water changes and at least "polish" the water once in a while using carbon or other nutrient gathering products. I also like Polyfilters. If you are able to incorporate some type of natural export like the macro algae, even better.Also do you think I would be better running skimmer less? It would take up a bit of room since I can't place any corals near the pump.
To a small degree carbon will remove a great many different things. IME, none that will hamper your success. I use chemi-pure 24/7 and no problems that I can detect. As far as trace elements, water changes will truely take care of that need. Believe it or not, many of the foods we use will also contribute in a small waySix-Line said:Hate to ask again but won't carbon remove calcium? I think I am just paranoid about these trace elements.