I asked for the info because it was used as a basis for a statement that was made by @Picassoclown . I never said there was data out there stating otherwise.You want a reference to a study providing data to back up the anecdotal evidence that algae growing on a screen or in a refugium provides an optimum environment to enable the proliferation of pods?
There could be one, i don't know, i haven't searched for one.
It is the case, in my exprrience.
Perhaps you'd like to provide data suggesting why that environment wouldn't enhance pod production, seeing as you find it hard to believe?
It was completely obvious to me that he is slinging around some far out benefits and doesn't quite understand the information that he is researching.
I really wish I had responded earlier as I also noticed the same problems that @Randy Holmes-Farley noted about his most recent statements.
As for ATS. I have seen several studies on the method. Many of them are geared to growing algae for biofuel and water treatment. I do feel that those studies are not directly related toward our uses and while they are not dismissable, I feel they are certainly debatable. Tyhat is the only way to separate myth from reality.
IMO, ATS is just ANOTHER method for keeping a beautiful aquarium. In the end, ATS's are not producing better tanks that tanks filtered by skimmers, refugiums, various medias, or carbon dosing.