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Its the actual flow measured at the scrubbers entry point that you need to know. 11" x 35gph is 385 gph. That, or less is what you need. If the...
The hair algae in your tank will definately take up po4 & everything else. If your ats is efficient, once the screen has matured it will out...
You'll probably get some dinos growing first- brown stuff, then slimey dark green stuff before an emerald green algae, most likely some type of...
I imagine the reds are 660nm, so it should do well. It is probably about the right wattage for the screen size, but thats hard to tell without any...
Thanks for the reply. there's a few things I want to bring up, but for now I'll just comment on a couple of things you bought up- the value of...
I understand that over the years most particulars in regards to scrubber design have been well & truly nailed. Like screen size per food fed -...
>>>I wonder to what extend algae does release compounds, if so, which compounds? And to what extends are these compounds harmfull?<<< Many...
I learnt some time ago that my assumption here in this thread, that alkalinity levels fall as a result of algae photosynthesis, was incorrect....
It could be Enteromorpha (Ulva) compressa (Linnaeus) Greville http://www.flora.sa.gov.au/efsa/algae_revealed/pdf/Enteromorpha_compressa.pdf Why...
Can you identify this Bud? or anyone And in your experience Bud how varied are the algae types that naturally occur on an established scrubber...
Hi Bud; you have more experience using Purigen than anyone else i know. I've never used it. How would you compare it to say ROX 0.8? Which would...
Yeh, neglected was the wrong word. I meant it seems to need & do best in high nutrient environments. Anyway good luck with it
Sounds great for cleaning up a neglected aquarium but maybe gha is better for keeping an aquarium clean & stable. One thing is, if ulva grows so...
Why do you favour the ulva over the naturally occuring gha ?
Hi Tim. First thing I would recommend to you is to get ICP tests done to monitor, in particular, your minor & trace elements take up & or, build...
Turbo; I guess you're aware that at R2R, when clicking on your advert that appears occasionally at the top right of the screen, it sends you here...
How about specifically the elements he say the algae add to the water - eg, aminos, vitamins, proteins? That's all pretty accurate I believe?...
I've read through SM web info. Is there any info - claims, SM puts forward that you don't agree with Bud, in your experience ?
I'm sort of seeing things differently in regards to water changes recently. I see a 10% water change as a feel good activity. If there are...
Just reading how kalkwasser sequesters phosphate. Possible negative effect for an ATS.