Murdoch's 160G Tank Build

doch · #1 10-04-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

I don't know anything about Start3...only ever used Start2. Like I said in your other thread though, if you're starting vodka dosing I would ditch the Zeo...I wouldn't do both. Plus, you're also using GFO. I'd say ditch Zeo, ramp up vodka as you ramp down GFO.

I do appreciate the advice/opinion, but since I've already bought all the Zeo equipment, I'm going to stick with it, and see what happens. For the time being, the GFO will stay.... and I'm going to buy a "No PO4" sign and stick it on my tank!! lol

Myka · #2 10-04-2011, 03:26 PM

Ah, ok. I thought you were trying the vodka on a more permanent basis, that's why I suggested you ditch the Zeo. One or the other doesn't really matter, just not both!

I've run Zeo and GFO together with no issues, but I understand if you ramp down on the GFO over a few months that the Zeo will work better. I think it's because the PO4 acts as food for certain parts of the Zeo system (that's an educated guess though).

RedCoralEdmonton · #3 10-04-2011, 10:12 PM

Good to hear that you have 10 bulbs running now lol.... once you get er all stable again, come to Etown and Ill hook you up with a bunch of free frags to help fill out your tank!

Steve

doch · #4 10-04-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RedCoralEdmonton

Good to hear that you have 10 bulbs running now lol.... once you get er all stable again, come to Etown and Ill hook you up with a bunch of free frags to help fill out your tank!

Steve

From this super high end sps order that you expect this week? You're the best Steve! ;-)

That wrasse is SO AWESOME, BTW.

doch · #5 10-05-2011, 02:48 PM

OK... quick update. After a 3 day bender, my fish are officially off the sauce. No more Vodka for them. For now at least. Zeoliths were rinsed and then soaked for 24 hours... and zeo is now running. Properly. 3h on, 3h off. Proper start up dosage. Proper amount of zeoliths. Sweet.

Anyways, only other thing that I did today is a water test:
Ca 370
kH 8.66 (and dropping)
PO4 0.02
Mg 2300 (no way that I trust this test kit. I hope)

I can't wait until hanna has a nitrate test kit. Why don't they yet? Shouldn't that one have been one of the first?

RedCoralEdmonton · #6 10-05-2011, 03:35 PM

oh btw the SPS should be here next week..... but seeing as how you wont make it til november the frags will have plenty of time to encrust up

Steve

Myka · #7 10-05-2011, 04:10 PM

Glad to hear the tank is on the mend.