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Originally Posted by Whatigot
I had a 36 gallon tank as my first reef and my set up was almost identical to yours.
I found that when I had a sponge or floss or anything like that in my cannister I got Algae galore and high nitrates, even after large water changes.
As soon as i took all the media out and just packed it with LR rubble, my tank became very self sustained.
only my experience and yours of course may vary.
cheers.  |
LR rubble only in my can filter too for 3 years and a very stable system (first reef tank) Also I found the same with floss/sponge