210 build PIC INTENSE

i would really like to see some of this stuff in action before dropping the cash.... but i just looked at the reefkeeper light...and it was supprisingly less than i expected for what all is included. Any chance i can pick around a little on your money tree in your backyard, Dave?
 
The more you can get automated the more you can keep stabilized...In this game stability is the key to success! Especially with SPS...

I just planted another money tree, so yeah, it will be ripe soon...
 
money is always the object.....:)

Dave.... i have a turbo twist 18watt uv....and i dont think its cutting it. What made you choose the one you did and hows it working?
 
Oh FT...Now your talking my game...

I did some research on a few UV units and decided on the 80W because I felt it was enough with the other modes of filtration i have as well.
 
I think 40-50W would be plenty...Im not even sure you "need" it...I only use it to keep parasites and other pests at bay...I probably kill some good bacteria too.
 
if you go to the casinos around here i am sure we have met then. I play two ten pretty regularly.... but not too long ago i got second in a little online tourney for like $3700 and bought this tank.
 
I used to play at Scott's alot, but not so much anymore...its too boring. I like to play 2/5 and 5/10 NL. I like Omaha too. I don't play much at hankinson.
 
Brady,
thanks for stopping by today, you have some pretty good ideas that i think will help with the algae growth. Wish you would have brought up the turf scruber idea before i siliconed that box back together.....lol. I think i want to change that over to what we talked about...spray bar and slanted glass with a clip on light. Also i like the dsb idead in place of the bubble chamber and refuge. I will pick some parts up and if i need a hand...give you a call.

i found this on the net and thought it was pretty good info:

Unfortunately none of the methods for denitrification have much of an impact on phosphate removal, except possibly the iron-based mud filter. Phosphate is a problematic compound in that it is not only a nutrient for algae, but it also acts as an inhibitor for calcification, which inhibits coral growth. Phosphate is present in the aquarium in two forms: inorganic (orthophosphate) and organic. Unfortunately this latter form is difficult to measure with all but the most advanced phosphate test kits. In addition it may be consumed by algae as fast as it is released so even though a test kit measures a low level there may still be significant phosphate present. Therefore for most hobbyists a better means for determining if phosphate is present is to watch the growth of algae.

i think that is whats going on with my P04 levels.

Going to order some more stuff from bulk reef....
GFO reactor
carbon reactor

ph monitor
or maybe a reefkeeper lite...
 
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