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[aquariumclown]

Sorry for the , I understood the article it goes against what I've heard from many people/posts. Just another example of the misinformation that is circulating out there. I know a few very experienced reefers that are running the CA Rx effluent through GFO to reduce the PO4 which I agree with Kenny sounds all good and well. If we can stop even 0.02 from getting in then sure but the "œmay even be detrimental" part is surprising.

Man Leo, you've got skillz.

It's a great point Dan. One thing that came to mind, if your pushing effluent into say a gfo reactor at low ph of 6 or so, does anyone know what effects that has in gfo? I'm wondering if gfo breaks down at low ph.

 

[Dejavu]

Sorry for the , I understood the article it goes against what I've heard from many people/posts. Just another example of the misinformation that is circulating out there. I know a few very experienced reefers that are running the CA Rx effluent through GFO to reduce the PO4 which I agree with Kenny sounds all good and well. If we can stop even 0.02 from getting in then sure but the "œmay even be detrimental" part is surprising.

Man Leo, you've got skillz.

Dan, that was my thinking at first. Removing what little phoshates you can before it is added. There nothing wrong with that thinking, but I think that is a big part of the article or argument that is missing.... and that would be that the amount you remove by running your effluent though GFO is very minimal.

There are other things that we have just as much control over that add phosphates to our tank. The biggest is food. I'll find those article about phosphates in food and send them to you. Unless Kenny wants them here.

 

[aquariumclown]

Dan, that was my thinking at first. Removing what little phoshates you can before it is added. There nothing wrong with that thinking, but I think that is a big part of the article or argument that is missing.... and that would be that the amount you remove by running your effluent though GFO is very minimal.

There are other things that we have just as much control over that add phosphates to our tank. The biggest is food. I'll find those article about phosphates in food and send them to you. Unless Kenny wants them here.

I totally agree. Over the years I've fed multiple times, but I started to feed only once a day with a automatic feeder. It feeds same time everyday and all my fish are fat and happy. They know what time the food is coming everyday and expect it. I think they have adjusted their metabolism accordingly. Even my anthias are all fat and round. So because of this experience, I believe in consistent and less feeding. My phosphates are less than .03. I have about 25 fish.

 

[Dejavu]

It's a great point Dan. One thing that came to mind, if your pushing effluent into say a gfo reactor at low ph of 6 or so, does anyone know what effects that has in gfo? I'm wondering if gfo breaks down at low ph.

It shouldn't break down at pH of 6, but there is a good possibility that bound phosphates will leak out of GFO at lower pH.

 

[Dejavu]

I totally agree. Over the years I've fed multiple times, but I started to feed only once a day with a automatic feeder. It feeds same time everyday and all my fish are fat and happy. They know what time the food is coming everyday and expect it. I think they have adjusted their metabolism accordingly. Even my anthias are all fat and round. So because of this experience, I believe in consistent and less feeding. My phosphates are less than .03. I have about 25 fish.

Leo you can still feed a lot without adding a ton of phosphates. It really just depends on what you are feeding. I feed any where from 6-9 times a day and still can keep my phosphates at .03 ppm.

Flake for example is about 3% phosphate by weight.

While frozen food is only 0.3% phosphate by weight.

Now there are some frozen food that are higher but not in comparision to flake or pellet.

 

[DanW]

...There are other things that we have just as much control over that add phosphates to our tank. The biggest is food. I'll find those article about phosphates in food and send them to you. Unless Kenny wants them here...

Yeah, send me the links. Always want to learn. I also only feed once a day at approximately the same time. 3 cubes of frozen or pellets (alternating each day). Given those numbers though, maybe I should cut down on the pellets.

 

[aquariumclown]

I only feed mini spectrum pellets. Once in awhile they get treats like mysis or nori. The thing is, they eat every single pellets that goes in the water.

 

[pookstreet]

I only feed mini spectrum pellets. Once in awhile they get treats like mysis or nori. The thing is, they eat every single pellets that goes in the water.

Or Leo dives in and retrieves anything not eaten :lol2:

 

[pookstreet]

Yeah, send me the links. Always want to learn. I also only feed once a day at approximately the same time. 3 cubes of frozen or pellets (alternating each day). Given those numbers though, maybe I should cut down on the pellets.

Dude, if you think that's a lot, don't come to my house at feeding time :fun5:

 

[pookstreet]

Flake for example is about 3% phosphate by weight.

Dang, that's probably part of my problem right there :eek2: But all my fish love the flakes though. What about pellets in terms of PO4 content? I would like those articles posted here also

 

[aquariumclown]

Or Leo dives in and retrieves anything not eaten :lol2:

Unfortunately I think my bathtub is bigger than my tank.

 

[aquariumclown]

Dang, that's probably part of my problem right there :eek2: But all my fish love the flakes though. What about pellets in terms of PO4 content? I would like those articles posted here also

I don't like flakes because I think that a lot or it gets wasted and dissolves in water. But fish do like em. Prolly cause it goes down easy, :lol:

 

[Dejavu]

Yeah, send me the links. Always want to learn. I also only feed once a day at approximately the same time. 3 cubes of frozen or pellets (alternating each day). Given those numbers though, maybe I should cut down on the pellets.

Dang, that's probably part of my problem right there :eek2: But all my fish love the flakes though. What about pellets in terms of PO4 content? I would like those articles posted here also

Here one Necessary Nutrition, Foods and Supplements, A Preliminary Investigation.

I have to see if I can find the other but this one's pretty good. My daughter insist that I send you this fish. :fish2:

 

[aquariumclown]

Dang that's a long article Brian. I'll have to read it during my quiet time.

I mean in the loo, lol

 

[pookstreet]

Unfortunately I think my bathtub is bigger than my tank.

But I have it on very good authority that your tank rocks. Can't wait till I can see it in person.

 

[pookstreet]

Thanks Brian. More fish stuff to read about

 

[aquariumclown]

But I have it on very good authority that your tank rocks. Can't wait till I can see it in person.

It's true, there are rocks in my tank, I'm told it's alive....like monsters!

 

[pookstreet]

It's true, there are rocks in my tank, I'm told it's alive....like monsters!

I would love to have some live rocks in my tank also. Maybe some day........always a reefer's dream.............

 

[aquariumclown]

I'm trying to remember what 'authority' came to see my tank....hmm.. ghost busters maybe.

::::who you gonna call?!?!?!::::

 

[Dejavu]

Dang that's a long article Brian. I'll have to read it during my quiet time.

I mean in the loo, lol

Never said it was going to be a fun read .

Thanks Brian. More fish stuff to read about

NP Kenny .