Jackson's 115 Gallon Custom Cube 32x32x26
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jackson6745
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No problem. Send me a pm.
Thank you:hmm6:
Thanks. I had cyano for a month but I'm glad that it's gone now.
jackson6745
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I run the skimmer on the highest pump setting (DC controllable) but I keep the air valve only about 20% open to get smaller bubbles. My skim is on the wet side, usually green in color from all the spirulina flakes that I feed 
Bello
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Thanks!!
I've spent quite a bit of money on skimmers over the last couple years. I'm currently running a BK Double Cone 250 with an air draw of 1250 ltrs/hr on a 300g system. I've set aside the BK Supermarin 300 with an air draw of 3500-4000 ltrs/hr, since I felt skimming was inefficient due to my lower feedings. Looks like now would be a good time to get it running again.
I really appreciate the tips :thumbsup:
I've spent quite a bit of money on skimmers over the last couple years. I'm currently running a BK Double Cone 250 with an air draw of 1250 ltrs/hr on a 300g system. I've set aside the BK Supermarin 300 with an air draw of 3500-4000 ltrs/hr, since I felt skimming was inefficient due to my lower feedings. Looks like now would be a good time to get it running again.
I really appreciate the tips :thumbsup:
jackson6745
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Bello, I've changed my feeling about skimming over the last couple of years. I've come to realize that you can only skim so much. Most of the better skimmer today can easily skim large systems sufficiently. It's up to the biological process to break down wastes into something that can be skimmed. This is why I'm on the bacteria bandwagon lately. This is more than speculation since my tank is proof of the results. I just copied from other reefs that I admire 
I'm dosing the SB according to the bottle directions (adding 25% more for saltwater as suggested). I am currently on the maintenance dose every 2 weeks. I recently started alternating weeks with a 1/2 dosage of prodibio biodigest/bioptim since my nitrates are creeping up a little.
I'm dosing the SB according to the bottle directions (adding 25% more for saltwater as suggested). I am currently on the maintenance dose every 2 weeks. I recently started alternating weeks with a 1/2 dosage of prodibio biodigest/bioptim since my nitrates are creeping up a little.
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jackson6745
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The tank is 5 months old now. I figured it's time for an update.
The tank has ben doing extremely well. Growth is fast, color keeps improving. This tank seem to be incredibly mature for a 5 month old reef.
Here is my current water quality for those chasing numbers:lol:
I was messing around with my old Nikon d40 a couple of days ago. I have a little trouble getting the proper white balance with this camera. The fts pics came out a little overly blue from what the actual color is.
The tank has ben doing extremely well. Growth is fast, color keeps improving. This tank seem to be incredibly mature for a 5 month old reef.
Here is my current water quality for those chasing numbers:lol:
I was messing around with my old Nikon d40 a couple of days ago. I have a little trouble getting the proper white balance with this camera. The fts pics came out a little overly blue from what the actual color is.
jackson6745
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It's growing very fast
I'm working on it. It's all about bacteria Sahin. I dose special blend bacteria, nite out II, and biodigest. I have a separate rock rubble section to house bacteria. IMO this has made all the difference. Instead of reducing nutrients to keep the tank clean, I have increase bacteria, allowing the tank to process more nutrients, brining more nutrients to the corals, and improving my colors. I have 20 fish in a 5 month old tank and everything is thriving.
Fail_sh3d
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It's growing very fast
It's all about bacteria Sahin. I dose special blend bacteria, nite out II, and biodigest. I have a separate rock rubble section to house bacteria. IMO this has made all the difference. Instead of reducing nutrients to keep the tank clean, I have increase bacteria, allowing the tank to process more nutrients, brining more nutrients to the corals, and improving my colors. I have 20 fish in a 5 month old tank and everything is thriving.
That is awesome. Could you take pics?
It is looking fantastic!
jackson6745
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Yep, I try to keep it clean. I have one of those piranha magnet scrapers attachments. It works pretty well.
Sure, I have a pic from last month (excuse the mess
)There is an extra 25lbs of rubble in this section
Thanks for the positive comments guys. I was responding from my phone before, at a restaurant
so I was getting look like this :worried2: from the wife.
sahin
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Thanks for that. My tank currently isn't producing as good results as it was a few years ago (same equipment). And I recall at that time I used to dose Biodigest, Special Blend and a few drops of KZ Zeobac...I have some vials of Biodigest...think im going to pick up the special blend and try the nite out as well.
Can you please tell us how much and when you dose? Do you turn off skimmer after dosing? -I used to turn my skimmer off for 2 hours after dosing.
Thanks.
Ps, keep the updates coming, your tanks have always been great inspiration. :thumbsup:
Fail_sh3d
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Yep, I try to keep it clean. I have one of those piranha magnet scrapers attachments. It works pretty well.
Sure, I have a pic from last month (excuse the mess
There is an extra 25lbs of rubble in this section
Thanks for the positive comments guys. I was responding from my phone before, at a restaurant
Thanks buddy. I appreciate it.
jackson6745
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Thanks bud
I dose the the microbe-lift bacterias according to the directions on the bottles.
I dose the the biodigest on the alternating weeks. This won't be possible initially because special blend requires a 6 week initial dose that requires weekly dosing. During this time I dosed biodigest and special blend at the same time with no ill effect. I never turned my skimmer off but it seems like a good idea. Maybe I'll start doing that too:thumbsup:
No problem Jon. I just wanted to add that the rubble came from premium Aquatics and I couldn't recommend it enough. So many different types of rock rubble from the bottom of their vats with lots of life.
sahin
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Thanks bud
I dose the the microbe-lift bacterias according to the directions on the bottles.
I dose the the biodigest on the alternating weeks. This won't be possible initially because special blend requires a 6 week initial dose that requires weekly dosing. During this time I dosed biodigest and special blend at the same time with no ill effect. I never turned my skimmer off but it seems like a good idea. Maybe I'll start doing that too:thumbsup:
Just ordered Nite out and Special Blend. Used them in the past with good success...so why not try it out. :lol: If it makes a difference I'll get the larger bottles next time.
