Not sure if you got the Power filter sorted out, but you do not want to use a Powerhead/Streamer as a PF. You can use your return pump as the power filter by adding some PVC and then the perforated PVC pipe to wrap the floss around it. Or if you have a smaller return pump (sicce .5,1.0,1.5 or similar) handy then you can use it as the PF. I used a spare Sicce .5 pump and rigged it up as a PF and its currently in my sump. I am trying to get some magnets that are strong enough to move it to the DT as Glenn recommends.
No, they are just fine. I have been using them for years now.
There was alway a posssibility to correct suphate using the sulphate calculator.
Glenn, I’m curious if you still target the same Nitrate and Phosphate values.
What are N&P targets today?
I can be done, but pure dosings are more convenient, requires less equipment, so less points of failures.
You are advised about the possible side effects using OZON in a closed marine system? if not, look it up before using.
Using UV correctly '(enough radiation) only kills what is in the water passing the lamp. This means the available space and nutrients will be reused by organisms in the tank. Most dino's thrive in an environment poor in inorganic nutrients, being heterotrophic and scavenging o.a. on bacteria ( killed by UV), and having les competition for avaialble space because most other photosynthetic organisms need inorganic nutrients. UV provides a lot of dead organics which once broken down will provide inorganic nutrients for photosynthetic growth, in a nutrient poor environment then used fast by the dominant species.
Which and what ratio carbon is a large part of the succes.Thank you for that Glenn. Much appreciated!
The last question I have is about your expertise with carbon sources. As you know, picking the right source or sources is extremely important. Some seem to fuel not only the good bacteria, but also the bad. Which carbon sources do you currently approve of (which brands of Vodka or Sugar, if the “VS” in the calculator refers to that).? The specific brands are very important! Do you find it’s best to stop dosing completely when nutrients bottom out or just reduce the dose so that they never really bottom out and only get low. I’m curious how you handle this. Do you skip days or stop dosing all together until nutrients return to 2.5 & 0.06 ppm.? Clearly whatever your approach, it’s working well for you.
So the EZcarbon contains only the carbon source and FeTrace contains the carbon source and Iron.?
Sorry for the confusion. I adjusted the original text to clarify
How bacteria will know what brand of sugar or vodka is added? When sugar is added to water, what happens? The brand may be important for the seller of the sugar and vodka. if one must make use of carbohydrates as an organic carbon source one can use technical grade chemicals to avoid the addition of side products. Sugar or and alcohol in seawater? if one wants to correct the C/N ratio, why not doing it by adjusting the protein content of the food source? What about the 3 pillars supporting the carrying capacity in the system ? What if too much organic carbon becomes available?Thank you for that Glenn. Much appreciated!
The last question I have is about your expertise with carbon sources. As you know, picking the right source or sources is extremely important. Some seem to fuel not only the good bacteria, but also the bad. Which carbon sources do you currently approve of (which brands of Vodka or Sugar, if the “VS” in the calculator refers to that).? The specific brands are very important! Do you find it’s best to stop dosing completely when nutrients bottom out or just reduce the dose so that they never really bottom out and only get low. I’m curious how you handle this. Do you skip days or stop dosing all together until nutrients return to 2.5 & 0.06 ppm.? Clearly whatever your approach, it’s working well for you.
