the way on a simple way to get, a stable and healthy aquarium.no water exchange,measure after three months no longer necessary,i tel step by step how datt can.if there are those who are intrested.few photos of my dsr method + aquarium.greetings mart.
Argh... I don't speak Dutch. Could you explain how your system works and what you do to produce such a beautiful aquarium?
Argh... I don't speak Dutch. Could you explain how your system works and what you do to produce such a beautiful aquarium?
How long has this tank gone without a water change?
While not meaning to either hijack, or disrupt, the flow of this discussion ... I thought that interjecting some of the commentary of the DSR Methodology's co-creator might be useful. Apologies to martje if I'm out of line.i have developed this method together with glenn. ...
I'm glad i make little sense to you, because there a lot more that seems contradictory at first.
... Depending in the corals i believe in a Phosphate level between 0,02ppm-0,08ppm and a nitrate level between 1ppm-5ppm to be healthy. ...
... if the mayor problem is phosphate i use the a iron solution to get the phosphate down and keep it down. ...
... the iron solution also work as a carbon source en wil bring down nitrate also. ...
... if the mayor problem is Nitrate i use a carbon source, which is a self made blend of Vinegar and sugar. ...
... At this moment i won't reveal formulas and sources in public. Anyone having special interest may sent me a pm and i will consider the request.
... i ad PO4 and NO3 if necessary. ...
... i also have en zeolite reactor , the main function is to create bacterio plancton as food for the corals. ...
... it sound strange to use a carbon source and than dose nitrate, but the main reason is to grow bacteria as food for the corals, especialy the sponges respond to that. ...
Greetings All!
While not meaning to either hijack, or disrupt, the flow of this discussion ... I thought that interjecting some of the commentary of the DSR Methodology's co-creator might be useful. Apologies to martje if I'm out of line.
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Glenn's 300 (us)Gallons DSR Reef Tank Thread
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2301583
Your not out of line .i dont have secrets .i have my one dsr method forum in holland.
The link was removed.but i must start here all over again.
Greetings mart.
Whole system pictures ...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21614385&postcount=27
Component close-ups ...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21614477&postcount=29
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21656056&postcount=111
A good, quick set of DSR system pictures without having to dig through threads ...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...073741828.100006097179697&type=1&l=204930c083
A DSR dosing chart ...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21642221&postcount=84
A zeewater forum thread (you'll need an online translator) ... interesting stuff.
http://zeewaterforum.info/forums/showthread.php?71496-Glenn-s-Aquaria-Verzameling&highlight=
For those who share my obssession with examining how reef systems utilizing a carbon dosing component actually function, here are some tidbits that might be worth your time ...
I now return you to your regularly scheduled dsr+ methode thread ... already in progress.
JMO ... HTH
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GlennF's 1500 liter reef using his "DSR Method"
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/glennfs-1500-liter-reef-using-hisdsr-method
From Leonard Ho's article ...
"Details about the DSR Method are also unfortunately scarce. From what we have gathered, the method centers around the core principle of very limited water change and targeted home-made additives to correct levels of "salinity, kH, calcium, manganese, iodine, potassium, boron, nitrate, phosphate, and iron," although as we previously alluded to, details about the exact procedures are not described. GlennF has written a very extensive calculator spreadsheet (currently available in Dutch but he is working on a English version) to help maintain target parameters.
GlennF also supplies a "carbon source and amino acids." Essentially, the DSR Method is a ULNS (Ultra Low Nutrient System) variant which aims to maintain water parameters with careful monitoring and supplementation in place of water changes."
FYI ... :fun4: