@Perfectly_Imperfekt1 thanks for the link. I checked out the website but didn’t check out the user guide as I didn’t have time. How much info is there to read? When I first heard of the method I thought Vodka dosing hence the name Moonshiner’s. I would really appreciate you updating your progress with the method. It will really be interesting.@powers2001 , next week I'm sending off my first ICP test to be done. Ordered my trace elements so I can add back what's needed, if anything. RM is for any system. If you have LPS, SPS, mixed reef, zoa's. Relatively cost effect and cheaper than other elements such as RS. After spending some time on RM facebook page and reading all the users comments and the amount of information that's passed around to help is awesome. Including the owner/creator of RM Andre. Like anything else, it's what you put into it that you get back. The best part of this RM method is that you know exactly what you're adding back to the tank and you're tracking it. No water changes, to hardly any if needed. There's too many times that I've adding things to my tank and thought I wonder if that's enough, does it really work(snake oil). There's too many people that have success and such a great support group to not try it. Especially because I have a small tank and I tried other methods over the years. Take a look at this link and read the handbook to get a basis on it, Then check out RM Facebook page.
The skimmer won't effect the elements as much as you think. Also people are running carbon at some level too. You're adding each raw trace element back to the tank individually , not a mixture of nutrients in a bottle such as AB+, etc.
example of all the trace elements and additives; flouride, boron, nickel, zinc, rubidium, etc. Each in their own bottle.
Everyone's tank is different obviously. I will keep you posted on my thread how this RM works and my monthly ICP test, and corrections. Theoretically you can stop monthly tests and go to every couple months or 3 months once you get down what your tanks uses based on it's live stock. This has been proven in the RM group.
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I am running it and love. My tank is exploding with growth. I am about to tear it down since will be traveling full time in our new RV. After that will be building a new home with my own Fish room and 300 gallon. I would high recommend the Moonshiner process. It really super easy to follow. Check out my build tread with lots of pics. Here is our new coach we will be rolling in. Just cannot run a tank in it
@powers2001 , there's a lot to absorb. But it's not uncommon to read it several times and then again. LOL. But so much worth it. Just as @Dal-Reef said, the growth was exploding. One of the joking bad things about RM method is that you need a bigger tank, or more fragging/cropping of corals because of the growth. Definitely will keep you posted on my thread. Keep warm up there!
@Dal-Reef glad you found a method you like and glad it's giving you good growth. ;-) I like your RV, looks all pimped out. Good luck with your new house and tank !!!I am running it and love. My tank is exploding with growth. I am about to tear it down since will be traveling full time in our new RV. After that will be building a new home with my own Fish room and 300 gallon. I would high recommend the Moonshiner process. It really super easy to follow. Check out my build tread with lots of pics. Here is our new coach we will be rolling in. Just cannot run a tank in it
@Perfectly_Imperfekt1 I finally skimmed over the moonshine user guide and I think it's doable although my heart is still set on RS trace/nutrients. I plan to do some more research on RM and who knows it might win me over!! Two things of note I saw was Rubidium dosing for Zoanthids and other softies. Never heard of it. I plan to have a lot of Zoas. And the other thing was Spirulina for Phosphate? I've thought about phytoplankton from Easy Reefs. It keeps for 6 months without refrigeration. I believe Spirulina is a type of phytoplankton. As far as Montana weather, it finally got above freezing today and the sun actually came out!!
@Perfectly_Imperfekt1 I just joined the FB group so I’ll check that out too when member request is fulfilled. Never heard about Spirulina for phosphate but well aware of human consumption. Mom owned health food store for 20 years where I worked.
I was looking at Aqua UV for my 250. I have a 57 watt in my 900. What watt is that one?Picked up a UV to fit inside the cabinet. Pentair couldn’t go anywhere. Also picked up a lighter skimmer to use on lighter bioload until load high enough for the Octo Essence skimmer. Bubble Magus Z-Series extremely small footprint. Will do unboxings later.
—Mitch.
@Jeffcb that uv is 13 watts.
@Jeffcb let me elaborate on the size of this UV. I can’t remember the rule of thumb for the number of watts per gallon but Aqua Ultraviolet company rates this 13 Watt for a 75 USG system. Their 8 Watt unit they rate for a 70 USG system at least that’s what BRS says on their product description. I went for the 13 Watt it was only about $30 more but I have a custom sump that’s around 21 USG + DT 54 USG = 75 G. Today I’m going to take the housing of this uv and the shelves I made before applying another paint coat and make sure I can get both inside the cabinet. I’ll make a post on it.
