dissloved calcium reactor media releases PO4? (pic)

[Gary Majchrzak]

 

[pascal32]

I'm still new - what is the cup for/doing? Is that a probe sitting in the cup? is it possible that the algae if fueled by potassium from the plastic cup leaching out?

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

the probe measures the pH of the effluent, the cup collects it so it can be measured

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Are you thinking that by the nice little ats growing there Gary? How long has that been growing? I imagine even if the argonite media was made with just ultra low levels it would have to go somewhere after releasing.

 

[pascal32]

I had to read up a bit on calcium reactors. interesting - thanks for contimuing to educate me in my free time for no charge

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

the probe measures the pH of the effluent, the cup collects it so it can be measured

yes

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Are you thinking that by the nice little ats growing there Gary? How long has that been growing? I imagine even if the argonite media was made with just ultra low levels it would have to go somewhere after releasing.

and yes

additionally, after overflowing the effluent collection cup the effluent fuels algal growth inside the lit refugium I have below it. There's very little algae growth in my display.

The pic shows about 6 months growth. Cup and probe were spot free of algae. Note how algae is actually growing upwards upon itself to reach drip!

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Do run your Rx w/o solenoid as well?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

normally

normally

my ACjr controls the solenoid (via the pH probe) but right now my DC8 is out of comission.