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![]() Here's my thought .... I bet it is PO4. Biopellets apparently can only reduce PO4 as long there is NO3 alongside. PO4 is also very difficult to test, but it does inhibit calcification which turns into recession fairly easily.
For me PO4 is a constant battle. I use a cup of high capacity gfo per week in my 280, and if I miss a week I notice immediate effects. I suggest adding some gfo for now and see what happens. It can't hurt..
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![]() Quote:
Instead of pellets?
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![]() I'm only running two reactors and carbon is one thing I never remove. Bag ?
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![]() I would put the carbon in a bag (preferably in an area of upward flow) and gfo in the reactor.
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![]() I know Kien runs pellets, GFO & carbon all at once. Try to keep it simple, maintain your levels, change out you media on regular intervals & be patient.
I know it's not much for advise but it's the best I have at the moment.
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Every tank is different tho. I know plenty of people running pellets without any PO4 issues as well.. But then again I also know people who don't apply anything additional to just water changes. Grrrrrr! This hobby can be so annoying! |
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![]() What do you mean 'never remove' Patrick?
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![]() I did some research and it shows you should let your carbon break down and then top it off....
Just kidding. I change every 4-5 weeks. ROX.
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![]() My 70 Gallon build: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=66478 My Mandarin Paradise: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=72762 I wonder... does anyone care enough to read signatures if you make them really small? I would not. I would probably moan and complain, read three words and swear once or twice. But since you made it this far, please rate my builds. ![]() |
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![]() Is anything happening to your fish or inverts or are they all fine? What type of corals are you losing?
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