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Old 12-03-2011, 04:06 PM
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Yup those are them for sure just black.
So far everything seems pretty stable
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Old 12-03-2011, 04:14 PM
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Yup those are them for sure just black.
So far everything seems pretty stable
Well, that's cool. I am very interested to see how they work for you in the long run. They shouldn't build up nitrate as much as bioballs do because they should be self-cleaning. Some of the reason bioballs create so much nitrate is because they trap so much crap in them which keeps the crap from getting to the skimmer where it can be removed instead of breaking down. Using filter socks on the overflows to remove a bunch of the solids from the water as it enters the sump will also help keep that crap out of the media. Are you using filter socks? Imo they are a "must have" on a FOWLR, and often a very good option for reef tanks too.

That Kaldnes media is $50 per gallon. I imagine that reactor was not cheap! It better work!
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Old 12-03-2011, 04:18 PM
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LOL yup this salt hobby isnt cheap
I will keep my eye on everything and post them sometime.
I used to pull my bio balls aside swish them and shopvac the tar water out from under them monthly so i know what your saying but watching this thing churn constantly im sure atleast that part of the problem is long bone.
Its also air injected like the skimmer so it really shakes those little balls around lol
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Old 12-03-2011, 04:22 PM
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Its also air injected like the skimmer so it really shakes those little balls around lol
Really? That's a great idea. Man, that reactor is going to be a powerhouse!!! Now, if they made it more affordable I could use a couple of them!
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Old 12-03-2011, 06:55 PM
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How the heck did you add all those fish with no problems and in such a new tank?

Tank is really nicely done. I vote for a hidden sump.
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Old 12-04-2011, 05:50 AM
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Kaldnes media
Never heard of it, so I had to google it of course. This forum had some very good info on it!

http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?&m=63169&mpage=2
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Old 02-15-2012, 02:21 AM
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So...what's new? How's the tank?
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Old 02-15-2012, 02:24 AM
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Hey myka,
Thanks for all the help
Im parting her out.... Headed back to fresh water.....
I just cant get into corals and saltwater fish.... I need monsters and Ugly things to keep me happy in this hobby.... And i cant fit sharks so thats it.... i quit.
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