TryTheChi
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I got to see thier workshop too, but didnt take pics because it seemed rude too. They have display tanks too which are even more impresssive. The tanks in the photos are a combination of wholesale/retail/frag growout tanks.
When you break the method down - the fundmentals are the fundamentals shared by all great reefs:
1. Low nutirents via ro/di, skimming, and water changes. Th ezeo method adds zeolites and the probiotics which is the controversial bit, but his results are persuasive when I compare with the best of British I'v seen.
2. Good light, and he demonstrates the various options in the 10 - 14k band; aided with v low PO4 carbon.
3. NSW levels for the major elements made easier by the salt brand chosen.
4. High water movement - Tunze streams all over the shop.
Mostly standard stuff. He was clear that these basiscs are a must and need to be steady for long periods and the benefits emerge over time.
The rest is twaeking to get the best, and will only really have the 'pop' effect if all else is in line. His wife was saying that the key additives once NSW, LOW nutrient stage were achieved were spur2, b- and k ballance and iodine.
My tank is 48 weeks old and I agree that another 52 should make it look great - thats the timetable in my mind anyways.
Interesting that in the 2 weeks I was away and didnt add anything, my tank looked better. Less is more:rollface: !! But I think that the minor element tweaking is a movable feast and really depends on the aquarists observation skills with cause and effect - thats the big lession I'v taken from Iwan. I still have a way to go.........
Cheers
Simon
