Reefsi
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Question:
Should I switch to RO/DI water? What unit? And will this cause and algae problems switching my water source?
Synapsis:
Over the last month I have been keeping a close eye on my tank and tweeking many things. I have been monitoring levels on a day by day basis and working on getting everything perfect. From lighting, filtration, to growth of my corals. Basically finding the perfect water parameters and keeping them in check. I decided to test my tap water(What I use for my tank, sadly) and found out after mixing 4 gallons that my phosphates are 1.0 before I even add it to the tank. Now I going to a full blown SPS and know that phosphates are a major concern when aiming for healthy growing corals. I also have had a slight hair algae problem and until now have got it under control and got rid of it. I think the main problem may have been my water which i change out 5 gallons weekly.
Changed:
Tuesday I will be adding a BRS reactor with GFO and at the moment i change my carbon every 2 weeks, which I started 1 month ago.
Need some tips on managing the perfect SPS
Should I switch to RO/DI water? What unit? And will this cause and algae problems switching my water source?
Synapsis:
Over the last month I have been keeping a close eye on my tank and tweeking many things. I have been monitoring levels on a day by day basis and working on getting everything perfect. From lighting, filtration, to growth of my corals. Basically finding the perfect water parameters and keeping them in check. I decided to test my tap water(What I use for my tank, sadly) and found out after mixing 4 gallons that my phosphates are 1.0 before I even add it to the tank. Now I going to a full blown SPS and know that phosphates are a major concern when aiming for healthy growing corals. I also have had a slight hair algae problem and until now have got it under control and got rid of it. I think the main problem may have been my water which i change out 5 gallons weekly.
Changed:
Tuesday I will be adding a BRS reactor with GFO and at the moment i change my carbon every 2 weeks, which I started 1 month ago.
Need some tips on managing the perfect SPS
