Alk, Flow, Growth article on Advanced Aquarist

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For those who haven't read this yet - part two of Dana Riddles "How to grow corals quicker" article is up on Advanced Aquarist. Its a great read so I thought I would share!

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2017/2/aafeature

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

SWEEET!

 

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SWEEET!

Ya Man, great article. Lets hope is doesn't inspire anyone to dump ammonia in their tank ;)

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Ya Man, great article. Lets hope is doesn't inspire anyone to dump ammonia in their tank ;)

hahaha....

 

[yellojello]

Can anyone give a reference of what those flow speeds be like in our aquarium ? Such as blasting coral directly, frag plug almost blowing off frag rack, polyps hanging on for dear life?

"We should note that the water velocities used in these experiments (1.9 and 3.9 inches per second) are well below those water velocities measured on a natural reef (Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii.) Even on a calm day, water velocities of 6-8 inches per second are the norm. To put this in perspective, this is 0.34 to 0.45 mile per hour. During storm or conditions of high surge, water velocity can certainly be measured in feet per second and it is too dangerous to even enter the water."

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

1.9 and 3.9 inches per second)

Use a ruler and count one one thousand with dust or food in the water. And yea, it'll probably knock stuff over.

 

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polyps hanging on for dear life? QUOTE]

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