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Old 08-17-2012, 05:47 AM
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whew...that was a long read. After a long day at work, I don't think I have an idea of your sump set up but here are my comments about your questions....
Sometimes I don't even understand it. Trying to explain it to people is even harder...


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You don't need GFO, biopellets in your treatment area. Those things deal with nitrate and phosphate which are not harmful to fish unless they are at a very, very high level. I would take them out.
Also get some ammonia badges and prime (or any ammonia binding agents).

Borrow, steal...a lot of brute trash cans for water change/storage from your fish friends. Drain your tank and get the fish out.
Good luck.
I have lots of all of the above. I'll redirect the pellets so they're on the main system and take the GFO offline. More swimming room for the fishes. Thanks!
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