TheKleinReef Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 I'm no pro at photoshop, but Merry Christmas everyone! clyde-santa by Roger Klein, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment
Arce Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Merry christmas man! 1 Quote Link to comment
markalot Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Awesome PS in my opinion. Merry Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Clyde the Fat. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 Awesome PS in my opinion. Merry Christmas. Except I just noticed the hat is in front of the monti, while Clyde is clearly behind it. Hahahah 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 I really waned to get a vinegar dosing regimen set up while I was home, but with everything going on, I don't think it's the smartest plan right now. I was also very close to buying a biopellet reactor, but passed on that as well. Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 Untitled by Roger Klein, on Flickr These guys never come out to say hello. I just thought I'd share! 5 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 I'm gonna set up the doser to dose some vinegar. From what I'm reading, it's pretty hard to overdose, and it doesn't seem like there's any negative when under dosed. I'll start at 2mL and see. This tank could use some more advanced nutrient export. 3 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Are you running carbon or gfo? Quote Link to comment
smeagol108 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I'm gonna set up the doser to dose some vinegar. From what I'm reading, it's pretty hard to overdose, and it doesn't seem like there's any negative when under dosed. I'll start at 2mL and see. This tank could use some more advanced nutrient export. Got any good links on what dosing vinegar does? Never heard of it. Would like some reading. Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Got any good links on what dosing vinegar does? Never heard of it. Would like some reading. http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/116-vinegar-dosing-methodology-for-the-marine-aquarium 1 Quote Link to comment
smeagol108 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/116-vinegar-dosing-methodology-for-the-marine-aquarium Thank you. I had already started my search and reading. So is it essential to use a skimmer when dosing either vinegar or something like mb7? Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Are you running carbon or gfo?Both.Passively. Thank you. I had already started my search and reading. So is it essential to use a skimmer when dosing either vinegar or something like mb7?Yes. Having a powerful skimmer is essential. Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 How do you plan on dialing in the carbon dosing from a remote location? Via images of corals? 1 Quote Link to comment
markalot Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Roger, just watch out, or have the parents watch out, for white snot on the returns. This is a sign bacteria buildup is too much for export and will need to be backed off and raised more slowly. I get this like clockwork if I raise the dose too fast. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 How do you plan on dialing in the carbon dosing from a remote location? Via images of corals? That, glass cleanliness, and nitrate/phosphate testing. Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Roger, just watch out, or have the parents watch out, for white snot on the returns. This is a sign bacteria buildup is too much for export and will need to be backed off and raised more slowly. I get this like clockwork if I raise the dose too fast. Will do. I'm starting at 3ml. I'll hold there for a week or so and see how much of an impact that has. Probably won't raise more than 1ml per week until I find the sweet spot. Quote Link to comment
smeagol108 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Both. Passively. Yes. Having a powerful skimmer is essential. Is it possible to do dosing like this without a skimmer and rigid weekly water changes? I have a fifteen gallon tank, normally do five gallons a week and my total water volume is only like 12 gallons. Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Is it possible to do dosing like this without a skimmer and rigid weekly water changes? I have a fifteen gallon tank, normally do five gallons a week and my total water volume is only like 12 gallons. Dosing carbon sources meant to increase the biomass of bacteria by giving them an extra energy source so they can be manually moved via the skimmer. Without the skimmer the bacteria will just stay in the system instead of being removed. Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Is it possible to do dosing like this without a skimmer and rigid weekly water changes? I have a fifteen gallon tank, normally do five gallons a week and my total water volume is only like 12 gallons. No, your tank inhabitants will die in a few days (at most) from oxygen deprivation. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 No, your tank inhabitants will die in a few days (at most) from oxygen deprivation. And that. Skimmers help re-aerate the water. Quote Link to comment
smeagol108 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Interesting. Thank u both for the information. So I guess I should also stay away from salts like tropic Marin bio-actif? I was given a bunch of this for free but have yet to use it. I read it has like some sort of carbon dosing element to it. Currently considering options for a skimmer on this 15 gallon sumpless tank. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Rescaped. BIG CHANGE Pics tomorrow when it's clear. 3 Quote Link to comment
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