Husky thats a good idea ....Ok guy/gals lets summarize.
Stop using GFO
Start using (if not already) Carbon
I use purigen but carbon will work fine
1.) Matrix is used in a reactor. @ 1 liter per 100 gallons.
2.) Stability is added weekly @ 5ml per 20 gallons. Once low nutrients are achieved dose every two weeks.
3.) V/S/V is mixed
vodka @ 400ml
Vinegar @ 100ml
sugar @ 3tbsp
Credit glassbox-design for this formula
read about it here
http://glassbox-design.com/2008/achieved-through-observation-and-experimentation/
Ive doubled Glassbox-designs amount. He was worried about it going bad but I havent seen anything to worry about.
start out slow and increase daily
day 1 @ .1ml
day 2 @ .2ml
day 10 @ 1ml
day 11 @ 2ml
day 19 @ 20ml
etc
When you notice the P04 starting to drop hold that amount
eg: day 19 you see a drop in p04 stay at 20ml and continue dosing this amount till p04 is .03 or below.
Once the tank is at .03 or less, decrease the dosage in half.
eg: decrease the 20ml per day to 10 ml per day. This is your maintenance dosage.
At this time the corals will be getting a pale look to them.
thats when you start dosing
K
Iodide
iron
AA's
Feed the corals 2 to 3 times a week your choice of food
eg: oyster eggs, rotifers, zooplankton, sponge power etc
And feed the fish as much as you want. Or they want
Help me out here ...did i missed anything?