Siporax

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Reef-Geek

Thanks for the explanation Mindy, Berlin is so old school now

Does that mean any bio-medias can work cause they are definitely more porous than LR, Why not buy something cheap like:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/hagen-fluv...-500-gram.html

rather than the more expensive and hard to get Siporax? Is it proved Siporax work much better than other bio-medias, if so how much better?

Something about Siporax being made of glass and pore size makes it better, I think. I really haven't delved into it much. I just know it works to lower nutrients if you do it right.

Check out this monster thread, and maybe if you feel like sifting through all 669 replies (currently) you can come back and let us know what you learned! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2526998 "Reefvet" is the biologist I was referring to earlier. I followed the thread for the first few pages, but not after that.

[davej]

Just a note to clarify.
anaerobic by definition :

Occurring in the absence of oxygen or not requiring oxygen to live. Anaerobic bacteria produce energy from food molecules without the presence of oxygen.

[Potatohead]

I stand corrected... I think the same principle applies however

[emerald crab]

I use "Hydroton", it works fine for me. I've been using it for 5-6 years and I'm happy with it.

[davej]

Originally Posted by vanreefer

Hi
For those using siporax where did u get it? Are there any Canadian vendors?
Cheers
VR

Hawaiian botanicals in richmond carries them. No clue as to their pricing, probably not cheap.

[Reef-Geek]

I just found BigShowFrags have them on sale for $10/L if anyone is still interested.

[kaboom]

What is the most effective way to run siporax, in a media reactor or in a sock passively in the sump?

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by kaboom

What is the most effective way to run siporax, in a media reactor or in a sock passively in the sump?

I don't use them myself but from what I've seen from most users is that they build a box out of egg crate that fits in the sump and the siporax is stacked in columns inside the box. They aren't meant to tumble.

[Myka]

Theoretically, they work better in a reactor with slow flow to encourage anaerobic bacteria. However, many people are getting good results in a bag or eggcrate box in the sump. The key is low flow and not to let a waterfall go into the Siporax.

[kaboom]

Does anyone know if it's safe to add large amount of siporax at one time, or should it be done slowly. I plan to add 5L to an established reef with 40lb of matured live rock. Not sure if siporax requires a curing stage before adding such large amount?