SantaMonica
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You'll find a boat load of studies on these types of things here:
http://Reefbase.org/resource_center/publication/main.aspx
http://Reefbase.org/resource_center/publication/main.aspx
Not having anyway to test the microbial populations in my systems I'll have to take Feldman's research on faith that my systems without skimmers are closer to wild populations than systems with skimmers. From experience I know having nuisance algae problems is not caused by PO4 and nitrate and can be corrected without changing thier levels. The research on DOC and the coral holobiont by many researchers, Rohwer's book is a very good introduction, is the only science I've found that offers an explanation why this is so. And I know from experience my systems without skimmers are more resilient and should outlive me.
Doing anything special?? Carbon dosing? Feeding? Supplementing?My tank is producing bacteria plankton naturally, and I can see it clearly every morning in a form of hazy and dusty translucent microbs in the water column. I did took a video footage of the event as per attachment.
http://vid1233.photobucket.com/albu...oads/WP_20160910_07_29_32_Pro_zpskjttkj3z.mp4
Doing anything special?? Carbon dosing? Feeding? Supplementing?
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Similar to dymico filter? Im thinking of converting my refugium into oneNothing special. I designed and built my own reactor, basically its a bacteria driven reactor to consume NO3 & PO4. The by product after maturity is bacteria plankton, which happens after 5th week of running. Its a bonus for me as I no longer spot feed my LPS and sun coral except occasional gonio powder to feed my clam and goniopora.
Similar to dymico filter? Im thinking of converting my refugium into one
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Think thats why some people also dose bacteria cultures.. jury still seems to be out on those from what i knowKeep in mind not all bacteria is good bacteria. And even to much of a good thing can be bad.
You underestimate the amount of detritus i dealt with
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Ive messed around with placement alot. the way i have it now is the best i can do but to really get all the dead spots id have to fill my tank with powerheads. I just added a 25g dilution tank. Basically a 25g water storage container that the tank overflows directly to. The input is near the bottom of the resevior and it overflows into my sump. I put a drain with a valve on the bottom. Cone shaped would be ideal but this is what i had to work with. After 1 day i can see tons of detritus settled on the bottom of the resevior. Grab a bucket and open the valve to suck it out. Problem solved. Now planning my diy dymico filterLol if it's piling up like that I suggest more power heads or more strategic placement of the ones you have. If you keep that junk in suspension it will be eatin or removed by other means of filtration. Skimmer efeciently removes it but it also effecoently removes a lot of beneficial things as well. I am slowly coming to the conclusion that maybe I should run my skimmer half as much. Starting to think 24/7 might not be the way to go anymore. But I can't see going skimmerless completely.
Ive messed around with placement alot. the way i have it now is the best i can do but to really get all the dead spots id have to fill my tank with powerheads. I just added a 25g dilution tank. Basically a 25g water storage container that the tank overflows directly to. The input is near the bottom of the resevior and it overflows into my sump. I put a drain with a valve on the bottom. Cone shaped would be ideal but this is what i had to work with. After 1 day i can see tons of detritus settled on the bottom of the resevior. Grab a bucket and open the valve to suck it out. Problem solved. Now planning my diy dymico filter
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