Thinking of going fauna

[marie]

Also I'll apologize in advance in case I come across as "difficult and negative" . I say I'm lazy but really I have slightly different thoughts on reef tanks then a lot of others.
I believe the ocean reefs are finely balanced systems with algae and bacteria playing equal roles. For my tank I've always strived for a balance between the two and sponges, other filter feeders, pods and worms are as important to me as the fish and corals.
I'm researching ultra lithe to find out if it will help me maintain that balance. I don't want a "low nutrient" system... I want a healthy one and I don't think they are the same thing

[Aqua-Digital]

The concept is without debate, we all want to provide what is natural. (sales hat on sorry - This is why i distribute FM becuase they only use natural elements where possible)

Sales hat off again - The only issue you will have is that our tanks do not have billions of gallons of fresh filtered sea water passing through them daily removing all negative nutrients, we have a captive environment where the bad guys will lurk and linger and build up over time in your system and this is where they then become an issue to remove when things get out of control.

In your case, absolutley do not go down the full nutrient route.

BUT

I would get your PO4 in check and nitrates (please report back) and then if required address these naturally with the bacterial elements bak and bio

After this as you are interested in filter feeders it would be good to look into Ultra Sea Fan and ultra min-S in very small doses to bring out all the micro life you wish to maintain.

Lets start at the beginning though, and show us your readings as advised to take above using PO4 heat test especially.

I will then endeavour to find the most natural solution for your system

[marie]

In your second post you wrote

Dosing:

.... The daily dose per 100 L of tank volume is 2 drops of UltraBio, half a tablespoon of UltraLife and 2 drops of UltraBio. ....

Is this a misprint?
and what is ultralife

[Aqua-Digital]

FM products can be used in conjunction with other FM products for different uses.

Dosing Bio with Ultra Life is a way of reducing nutrients and cyno outbreaks naturally.

Ultra life is a multi purpose clay binding agent, its pupose in the main is to bind the water bound nutrients for them to be skimmed out.

I have not gone down this route of explanation as yet as to not confuse you with too many products before we know what the issues (if any) are with your system

[Mrfish55]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

FM products can be used in conjunction with other FM products for different uses.

Dosing Bio with Ultra Life is a way of reducing nutrients and cyno outbreaks naturally.

Ultra life is a multi purpose clay binding agent, its pupose in the main is to bind the water bound nutrients for them to be skimmed out.

I have not gone down this route of explanation as yet as to not confuse you with too many products before we know what the issues (if any) are with your system

See, Aqua digital is so quick they posted the answer while I was still typing, I was sent a sample of the Bio and the Ultralife and it solved the problems in the corner tank.

[Aqua-Digital]

Bio and ultra life if used as directed and for the correct period of time is a fantastic 100% natural way of ridding systems of algal issues providing there is no continued underlying cause.

Works well for - outbreaks due to holiday over feeding, reduced water change schedules, accidental nutrient over dosing, cyano outbreaks in a normally healthy system

Does not work so well for established high nutrient issues in established old tanks where the nutrients have become bound in tanks structures. In this case we recommend regular maintenance with bak and bio.

[marie]

Does not work so well for established high nutrient issues in established old tanks where the nutrients have become bound in tanks structures. In this case we recommend regular maintenance with bak and bio.

That would certainly describe my tank although phosphates haven't affected the corals yet, it never hurts to be proactive

[Aqua-Digital]

Once we establish your Po4 levels I think if they are high and can be got under check then your coral colour and growth will be amazing, its great now and a tank anyone would be proud of, but as you say best to be proactive.

[marie]

Also dec is an insanely busy time for me as a dog groomer so nothing will happen until the new year. I'm researching now so I know what to spend all my xmas gift certificates on