Proof that fauna Marin works?

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

Doug

I just checked out your thread, and what could be improved by using the fauna stuff i mention.

Well for sure you have a nutrient issue, this has two effects, the red turf and yes some may be shocked at this, the higher nutrient will lead to polyp extension as the corals have a strong food source, how many know that SPS use Ammonia as a food source?

Ok so if high nutrients or at least a degree of nutrients can give polyp extension why get rid of them?

Well your not, you are replacing them with the real nutrients SPS need (amino acids and vitamins). But by removing the PO4, nitrate etc nutrients you are also removing the ones that stunt growth, stop true colouration, and importantly seed algae growth.

When you reduce nutrients using bio and bak if you do not add a food source you will crash the tank as the corals have nothing to feed on, this is where the Min-S is the building block

The bad nutrients you removed, all be it gave you polyp extension, is then replaced by a nutrient source that will provide growth, colouration and not feed algea blooms

Its all about replacing a nutrient that may give one effect but also feeds negative effects, with a nutrient that will provide sustainability.

Thanks for taking the time to do that Mike. My apology for not linking it for you.

[Aqua-Digital]

No trouble I hope it was a useful exercise for you

[Doug]

If I was to use the complete system on my tank, without a sump or reactor, could I run the bagged Ultra Lith in my AC 110 pf ?

[Aqua-Digital]

Gonna sound silly here but whats an AC 110 PF

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

Gonna sound silly here but whats an AC 110 PF

Aqua Clear 110 power filter as its called now. Used to be the 500. Its my main filter on the back of the cube, beside my Deltec skimmer. Has a nice up flow of around 500gph through the filter.

Figured the bagged ultra lith in there would not be much different than in a reactor.

[Aqua-Digital]

Perfect place then

[Doug]

When Claude suggested Mike stop using IO salt and switch to Seachems RC for instance, is that just because of the lower magnesium & calcium levels in the IO mix or other reasons.

I add mag. & calcium to my fresh water before adding the salt to bring it up to proper levels. I have inquired about switching to Reef Chrystals for no other reason that if I,m going to do this, I wish to follow all the instructions. However, it seems to be not the easiest salt to find, as compared with others.

Is their a problem with my regime?
I know he only suggested RC & Tunze, {heaven knows where one buys that} but what about others such as Tropic Marin Pro, or several of the other better mixes out there?
Thanks