Part of why I dosed 4 is because some of my rock dried out while changing my water so that rock may need to cycle.4ppm is a bit much. I think 2ppm in 24 hours is standard. If your tank can digest 4ppm in half a day that's great.
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Part of why I dosed 4 is because some of my rock dried out while changing my water so that rock may need to cycle.4ppm is a bit much. I think 2ppm in 24 hours is standard. If your tank can digest 4ppm in half a day that's great.
I want my tank to look like something you would see snorkeling or diving. I also want it to be easy without a lot of testing. LOL, I am lazy that way but I am good about husbandry and water changes, although this tank is not demanding in those areas.Thank you for the Information about my fish list.
Your tank is amazing! I love how you have algea patches growing on your sand. Looks like it would in the real world.
Yes, I have followed Paul B's tank ever since I discovered the internet. I like the naturalness and the longevity of his tank. I like a lot of his ideas and he has definitely had influence on my breeding experience. No glass bottles or chains however.Have you seen @Paul B build thread? He has broken bottles and metal chains to make it look real world. I haven't been diving but I would like to someday. I want to be at a point where I just have to worry about dosing, maybe 6 water changes a year. Actually enjoy the art of our creations.
My goal is to create as complete an ecosystem with diversity of bacteria, micro and macro algea, CUC, fish stocking and corals that will prevent the need for Mechanical or chemical filtration or additives to control nuisances that arise.i'm curious what exactly you mean by natural reef. No QT and feeding premium foods?
I was just reading an article byi'm curious what exactly you mean by natural reef. No QT and feeding premium foods?
Well I finally finished my stand by putting the doors on today!
I was just reading an article by
Ronald L. Shimek Ph D
Reef Aquaria as Ecosystems
"I plan for this article to be the first of a series discussing marine reef aquaria as ecosystems and how we should manage them using an ecosystem or holistic approach, as opposed to the micromanagement philosophy that seems inherent in most reef aquarium husbandry. I suppose this more inclusive approach comes naturally to me; after all, I am a professional ecologist and, to me, such an approach simply seems natural. Nonetheless, to the average aquarist whose familiarity with ecosystem management is fleeting at best, such a management proposal must seem daunting.
Well, it shouldn't be. Actually, what this kind of management means is that we let the organisms do most of the dirty work, whilst we aquarists sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labors."
This is pretty much exactly how I've already answered your question but probably better worded. Here is the link
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-01/rs/feature/index.php