10-08-2010, 05:19 AM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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You need to get the flow in such a way that the top part of the reactor moves aggressively, but the bottom half moves slowly. If the whole works is moving to fast, then the bacteria isn't able to populate on the beads.
I hope this makes sense.
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite)
Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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