I‘m going on week 3 of my cycle, and I plan to drop two juvenile clowns by the end of week 4 (Tank parameters: next to zero Ammonia and Nitrite, 20ppm Nitrate.)
I plan to use a ATS in the future as my single source of bio-mechanical Nutrient Export; though, I’m on the Turbo Aquatics waiting list till middle to end of June... not to mention the ATS will most likely require 6-8 weeks, if not longer in my current low nutrient system before it grows substantial/useful algae. With that said, should I purchase a Protein Skimmer to use in the sump for the next few months as a primary mechanical filter, or go with a strict feeding routine to keep my nitrates down, paired with just my filtration listed below and weekly 10% water changes ~5gals?
Filtration:
NSA, w/ 40lbs live sand
Dimpled Bio Brick
Rox Carbon (1 Cup)
ChemiPure Blue
Micron Filter Sock ( I have the RSR Sump cup which will be filled with Poly Fill)
Tank RSR XL200
TY for any advise/guidance in advance!
I plan to use a ATS in the future as my single source of bio-mechanical Nutrient Export; though, I’m on the Turbo Aquatics waiting list till middle to end of June... not to mention the ATS will most likely require 6-8 weeks, if not longer in my current low nutrient system before it grows substantial/useful algae. With that said, should I purchase a Protein Skimmer to use in the sump for the next few months as a primary mechanical filter, or go with a strict feeding routine to keep my nitrates down, paired with just my filtration listed below and weekly 10% water changes ~5gals?
Filtration:
NSA, w/ 40lbs live sand
Dimpled Bio Brick
Rox Carbon (1 Cup)
ChemiPure Blue
Micron Filter Sock ( I have the RSR Sump cup which will be filled with Poly Fill)
Tank RSR XL200
TY for any advise/guidance in advance!