ReefKeeper64
Wanna be a reefkeeper
Nice setup! If you don't mind me asking, what does "water change with CR using coral chips" mean exactly?
Show off your T5 run (non Zeovit + similar) SPS tank please
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ReefKeeper64
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This threads title-"Show off you T5 run (non Zeovit + similar) SPS tank please"
So I think my tank meets the restrictions described by the OP.
FTS (form last November)
My Sunset Millie
ORA Pearlberry
Keylime granulosa
I set this tank up following the KISS method. I have never run a Zeovit or other system (i.e. a supplement regime that involves a bacteria reactor) I also have never used vodka... But in the past I did try dosing prodibo bacteria and then at one point I dosed NB7 (bacteria only)... I have since stopped "regularly" dosing all forms of bacteria. I will add a couple drops of (leftover) NB7 every other month or so, but by all means this is not a "carbon driven bacteria system".
Honestly, When this tank was set up, I thought it would be a "carbon driven bacteria system" but after trying it for a bit (Probido then NB7) it became apparent that the dosing regiment did not significantly benefit my system.
Tucker,
Really nice picture of your setup. I have a 50x28x18h and I'm looking for a new light fixture to provide better coverage for the 28" of depth I'm working with. I run an ATI 8x54w now.
Let me ask you, what brand of fixture is that you are running and what are its dimensions? It looks like an ATI. Perhaps a powermodule 10x54w?
Thanks!
reefmutt
Active member
I assume he means that he only does water changes and uses a calcium reactor wih coral chips as media.
ReefKeeper64
Wanna be a reefkeeper
Thanks reefmutt!
james.lim.397
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Means I don't dose trace elements, just water change with distilled water Aquaforest probiotic salt mix and the cheapest coral chips I can find sgd$10 per 10kg.
Previously I was using zeovit coral gravel cos there were rumour normal coral chips contains high phosphate but I give it a try and measured my CR effluent outlet po4 using Hanna phosphorus checker twice and it was very low. Between zero to 2ppb. After which I have been using the cheap coral chips thereafter.
As i do not dose any trace elements, i do send my tank water for triton icp test every 6 months. So far the water result has been promising, did not find any major lacking of elements.
Keeping my reef simple enable me to troubleshoot any issues easily. I strongly believe in not dosing anything (other than bacteria) unless you measure it.
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james.lim.397
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Happy Lunar New Year to all Chinese reefers.
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T5 x 4tubes and Aquaray led x2 strips
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