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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15305673#post15305673 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefsahoy
sunnyx, are you using phosphate remover? I seem to remember that you rely on the vodka, bacteria, and heavy skimming but I'm not 100% sure.
He uses CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand. It's on his website.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15305889#post15305889 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scaryperson27
What kind of sand do you use?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15306239#post15306239 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by elijaher
Congrats!! On split. How long you're planning on using stronium?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15312364#post15312364 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by volcom69
In one of your back post you said you knew a guy that ran all Blue+ you said 6 of them, is that all the guy ran in his fixture. I bet that was one blue tank, but that look might be pretty neat.
I ordered another fugi purple bulb, but instead sent me a KZ new generation which i believe is 14k, do you happen to know what the par rating is, i stuck it in right now to give it a shot, but not sure im sold on it just yet. Right now in my TX5 im running
front-kz new generation
blue plus
blue plus
aquascience 22k
aquascience duo
So im trying it to see is i like it or not, i do like the bluer look but was worried about putting 4 blue+ and one white bulb, i was worried about the growth rate going down, but i want something that keeps the color. Do you think 4 blue+ and one white would look alright.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15305837#post15305837 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SunnyX
I use GFO after a water change and after vacuuming the sandbed. The GFO reactor is on around 5 days a month. I try to limit as much Po4 as possible.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15313081#post15313081 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ryshark
Why do you prefer not to run GFO only 5-days per month? This makes me wonder if I am running mine too much.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15314073#post15314073 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tobit
Ok, what is GFO?
Ok, I know about PO4 reducers. Just never seen it referred to as its chemical component, GFO, before. Thanks.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15314115#post15314115 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SunnyX
Granular Ferric Oxide, marketed as Phosban, ROWAphos, etc. GFO binds PO4 removing it from your system. More info here: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.php
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15316973#post15316973 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by platax88
Hi Sonny!
Thanks so much for all your time answering questions in this thread... I have read it all and i am ready to start MB7/Vodka dosing! I just have a few questions on how to proceed with my 180 gal. Nitrates and phosphates are undetectable, but the tank does not seem as "clean" as i think it can be I have some fuzz here and there on the rock and i get hard green build-up on the glass.
Here is my plan of attack!
- Week 1 and 2: 20 ml of MB7 per day (this is about half the recommended dosage for med/high nutrients. Should i do the whole dose?)
- Week 3: 19 drops per day of MB7. Start vodka dosing
How would I calculate my vodka dose if my params are undetectable? Following the instructions it seems like changes in parameters is what triggers the modification of the dose???
ok... one more question My tank is 72" and I have 6X80" T5. I need to stagger them to fill the whole tank because i have three pillars with sps. Do you see a problem with this? How can i achieve consistent color with 3 blue+, 3 Aquablues?
Thanks again for all your dedication and help in the hobby.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15317164#post15317164 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tas5tas
I have the same 6x80 and the only way I can make mine look decent with 3 of each is to lay them out like this.....
Front
BP
AB
AB
BP
AB
BP