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This has been noted in many threads. That is why I run my effluent through GFO and then doubled up fine filter socks. I have never associated RTN with the introduction of fresh GFO. Better safe than sorry I guess!
 
I ususally rinse it really well, but perhaps I need to do better. I would like to know if it's the dust or the sudden drop in phosphates that triggers the RTN.
 
energy (1700g stingray reef display) has also experienced rtn with new GFO, he has postulated GFO particulates settling on corals and/or too rapid of changes of phosphates. it's interesting that you have had a similar experience.
 
I'm due to change next week so I think I will run the diatom filter that day. That should take care of any particulates. As for a sudden drop in phosphates, I will slow the flow out of the reactor for the first 4 days. Other than that I don't know what else I can do.
 
yes it did. i had a bad pressure switch on the high off. couple of other little bugs fixed, followed all of your tips, and im free sailing. i really like it.

for all to know: this man gave me his number and spent a bit of his weekend on the phone with me, helping troubleshoot. WAY COOL DUDE. and his tank aint half bad either!
 
Here are a few more pics. I'm waiting for a sunny day to take full tank shot. Clams first.
3140mini-crocea.jpg
3140mini-gigas.jpg
 
looking real good. havent seen in person for awhile. always a treat. happy new year and a healthy reef year. :D
 
just re=read and noticed your not using IO anymore. what did you change to?

to others, how do you run your effluent through GFO, simply connect the reactor drain line to it an no other pump?

TIA
 
I changed to Red Sea Coral Pro. IO is low in CA and Mg, which is easy to fix if your mixing a batch to do a water change. With the dialyseas however, you are continuously changing the water and so you can't doctor the salt you pour into the salt tank. You need a salt that has the best values as is. So far this is the salt I like best.
 
I hav eheard some good things about it, but I haven't had the chance to buy and test any. I have recently been getting good results with OceanPure Pro.
 
Fantastic room. I especially like the arrangements. A work of art by my standards. Looking forward to the FTS. Thanks for sharing.
 
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