So, like many of us, my significant other opposed my reef tank and lamented on and on. -But I just do whatever I want. Its been like that since we met -20 years ago. =P
I digress.
My point is that I've always believed that Wet Skimmate is *relatively* effective Skimming. You loose some water vs dry skimming. But what the heck? I've got a 50 gallon drum sitting next to my reef with fresh saltwater aerating and dosed with Calcium and Alkaline. If I were to siphon out water Im loosing good water at a higher rate anyway. So why not "Wet Skim" before a water change?
I ran some wet Skim tonight on my 65 Gallon that just had a multiple 10 Gallon water changes over the last few weeks. Meanwhile, Corals are looking awesome, so this was just a test to see what color the "wet Skim" would reveal:
^^That is real nutrient export. On tap!
How's that for a tall glass of water on a hot day?
And I marked the glass. So, Im never drinking out of it again.
Yes Dear? Half and Half Iced Tea? I'll gladly mix the Un-sweetened tea with the Sweet Tea for you.
In your own special glass.
I digress.
My point is that I've always believed that Wet Skimmate is *relatively* effective Skimming. You loose some water vs dry skimming. But what the heck? I've got a 50 gallon drum sitting next to my reef with fresh saltwater aerating and dosed with Calcium and Alkaline. If I were to siphon out water Im loosing good water at a higher rate anyway. So why not "Wet Skim" before a water change?
I ran some wet Skim tonight on my 65 Gallon that just had a multiple 10 Gallon water changes over the last few weeks. Meanwhile, Corals are looking awesome, so this was just a test to see what color the "wet Skim" would reveal:
^^That is real nutrient export. On tap!
How's that for a tall glass of water on a hot day?
And I marked the glass. So, Im never drinking out of it again.
Yes Dear? Half and Half Iced Tea? I'll gladly mix the Un-sweetened tea with the Sweet Tea for you.
In your own special glass.
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