First off , if this is in the wrong section I apologize . Feel free to move to the appropriate area.
I am in the process of "restarting" a 90g reef (crash after a move) , and I am debating on running pellets. I have been in the hobby for around 11 years, but my knowledge on pellets is VERY limited. I read a lot of threads saying that you really should be hitting NSW parameters (alk mainly) if running pellets, but I'm wondering if running a lesser amount of pellets than recommended can still be effective while keeping elevated Alk levels. as it sits I am in the 12dKh neighborhood , and I wonder if I would just be better off running GFO/ Carbon , or maybe just a refugium. To me the pellets are just a cleaner look, and seem to be less maintenance which works well for me since I travel for work (usually 3-4 days at a time , once / twice per month) .
Thanks in advance.
If I'm crazy please feel free to let me know.
I am in the process of "restarting" a 90g reef (crash after a move) , and I am debating on running pellets. I have been in the hobby for around 11 years, but my knowledge on pellets is VERY limited. I read a lot of threads saying that you really should be hitting NSW parameters (alk mainly) if running pellets, but I'm wondering if running a lesser amount of pellets than recommended can still be effective while keeping elevated Alk levels. as it sits I am in the 12dKh neighborhood , and I wonder if I would just be better off running GFO/ Carbon , or maybe just a refugium. To me the pellets are just a cleaner look, and seem to be less maintenance which works well for me since I travel for work (usually 3-4 days at a time , once / twice per month) .
Thanks in advance.
If I'm crazy please feel free to let me know.