Minkota
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SWSCJ said:This works
Not sure what that means, I am already running a reactor.
SWSCJ said:This works
Minkota said:Skimmer is working ok at best, I have tried 4 different skimmers (octopus, 2 different AquaC, and a eshoppes) and they all work about the same it will pull about 1/4" of light green skim mate about every 3 days and every now and then it will start pulling a few cups out in a days time. Currently I am running an AquaC EV 120 it seems to work the best of the 4 I've tried.
I think I might. Have better results if I could get the skimmers to work better. The phot is about 2-1/2 to 3 days worth of skimming.
The DSB is approx about 1" to 1-1/2" deep, I have considered removing it but my Wrass buries himself at night so I'm not sure I want to remove that security from him.
I have read your posts that you mentioned and I am considering cooking the rock, I just have soo much rock appox 300lbs.
I think the rock may be the source and it is just leaching large amounts as I am taking it out.
Minkota said:How long does it usually take after the phosphate are gone for the Cyno and algae to disappear?
Minkota said:How long does it usually take after the phosphate are gone for the Cyno and algae to disappear?
nikki_kaiser said:Once you get rid of the source it thrives on it will die out. I will tell you that I've been talking to a few on this forum and my local forum and I am seriously considering purchasing an Echotech Vortech MP40. While you would think its just for water circulation, it really keeps anything from settling on your rocks and sand which would contribute to excess phosphates. Yes, it's expensive but I think in my situation it will serve a couple of purposes. I'm really happy your phosphates are coming down! That's awesome!
Minkota said:Nice pump, but I already have a circulation pump that pumps 2750gph and since I don't have any corals I don't see the need for an adjustable one for this tank. Maybe I would get it for my reef tank though.
Minkota said:Nice pump, but I already have a circulation pump that pumps 2750gph and since I don't have any corals I don't see the need for an adjustable one for this tank. Maybe I would get it for my reef tank though.
Minkota said:Phosphates are down to .25!!!! Won't be long now....
nikki_kaiser said:Whoohoo!! Make sure you keep running GFO for a while incase it's coming from the rock. It will pull it all out and then you are home free! So happy for you!