Moving my test tank to the next level and want something decorative as I plan on having a show Fuge for my main. Main goal is raising pH naturally through photosynthesis with secondary focus on nutrient export and finally a treat for my tangs and other residents.
Assuming same size Fuge, which of these two will be most effective and I'm assuming Pom Pom based on research but heavily leaning towards Dragon's Breath because of luminescence under blue lights. Size of Fuge is flexible therefore understanding how much more Dragon I need Vs Pom Pom to get the same affect another way of looking at this but that has to be within reason. Not like I can double the size of the Fuge but do have some flexibility.
Not interested in other options although curious how Pom Pom operates Vs Chaeto. For example, as above, do I need twice the Pom Pom to remove the same level of nutrients were I using chaeto?
Upcoming build will be without water changes, no skimmer, might have a calcium reactor feeding into the Fuge to remove co2, modified Moonshiner/Trident method, monthly ICP to manage trace, most likely AFR to reduce excess sodium since water isn't being changed except for emergencies and expecting alkalinity consumption to be reduced since nitrates aren't being thrown out with the bath water and allow to be removed via carbon dosing supplemented Fuge. Want to keep it simple and natural. Tank inhabitants will be chosen based on what this accomplishes. If it's mushrooms than so be it. Life too busy for me to sweat over tank maintenance but I would like Acros, if possible.
Heavy feeding to keep all happy and healthy and that macroalgae constantly eating. My understanding of photosynthesis being that consumption of co2 related to use of nutrients and light provided. Since main goal is consumption of co2 then light and food my other variables along with proper replenishment of trace.
Backstory on co2 being that I live in south Florida in an air tight construction with people and pets and unable to maintain pH above 7.6 without use of algae which I'm testing at the moment and confirming. Although I'm using GHA since it's free and all too often readily available yet *****. Air exchanger might be an option since changing my AC might become a requirement but still want a Fuge for pods and excess nutrients along with additional co2 scrubbing.
Assuming same size Fuge, which of these two will be most effective and I'm assuming Pom Pom based on research but heavily leaning towards Dragon's Breath because of luminescence under blue lights. Size of Fuge is flexible therefore understanding how much more Dragon I need Vs Pom Pom to get the same affect another way of looking at this but that has to be within reason. Not like I can double the size of the Fuge but do have some flexibility.
Not interested in other options although curious how Pom Pom operates Vs Chaeto. For example, as above, do I need twice the Pom Pom to remove the same level of nutrients were I using chaeto?
Upcoming build will be without water changes, no skimmer, might have a calcium reactor feeding into the Fuge to remove co2, modified Moonshiner/Trident method, monthly ICP to manage trace, most likely AFR to reduce excess sodium since water isn't being changed except for emergencies and expecting alkalinity consumption to be reduced since nitrates aren't being thrown out with the bath water and allow to be removed via carbon dosing supplemented Fuge. Want to keep it simple and natural. Tank inhabitants will be chosen based on what this accomplishes. If it's mushrooms than so be it. Life too busy for me to sweat over tank maintenance but I would like Acros, if possible.
Heavy feeding to keep all happy and healthy and that macroalgae constantly eating. My understanding of photosynthesis being that consumption of co2 related to use of nutrients and light provided. Since main goal is consumption of co2 then light and food my other variables along with proper replenishment of trace.
Backstory on co2 being that I live in south Florida in an air tight construction with people and pets and unable to maintain pH above 7.6 without use of algae which I'm testing at the moment and confirming. Although I'm using GHA since it's free and all too often readily available yet *****. Air exchanger might be an option since changing my AC might become a requirement but still want a Fuge for pods and excess nutrients along with additional co2 scrubbing.
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