underthesealover
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Feb 13, 2011
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No you don't need pods in fact they are prob. on your LR and will build a population up, but the fish might pick at them every now and them . The power head would provide more flow for corals that like higher flow, and it can suspend detritus so that it can go into the filter. People usually turn off their power heads when they want to feed fish.
Something I forgot to mention that you might not know is that when water evaporates, the salt is left behind. The salinity rises and if you put more saltwater in, the salinity would rise even more. This is why you must replace evaporated water w/ fresh water (no salt added).
OIC. So I don't need pods or refugium right? I read and watch a video about that article of adding freshwater in your tank coz of the salt was left so I was aware of it but thanks. But also I want to know is it different procedure when I am just putting a water to replace the vaporized salt water than actually changing water in the tank? If so, how often should I just add fresh water and when should I actually change the water and also that fresh water I am putting should I test it 1st before putting it in the tank to make sure its well balance or a distilled water will just all I need and thats it?