TheKleinReef Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Clyde is a fat tang He's a big boy. He's gonna need a bigger home soon. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Off to PTA school. 5 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Good luck! Thanks! 20month program. Then no more limbo. Already? Yep yep. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Days fly by when your face in buried in a textbook.... Side note. I need some help. anybody know how to get rid of these small particulates that seem to dominate my display? kat by Roger Klein, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 You have a sump on this thing right? What kind of return pump? Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 You have a sump on this thing right? What kind of return pump? sicce 3.0 split between the return lines and the chiller (which might go off line soon). Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'd say more filtration would solve it. More water needs to get to the sump. Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/364821-diy-kz-coral-snow-with-97-purity/ 4 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/364821-diy-kz-coral-snow-with-97-purity/ That will work Even with something as large as these particulates, I'd say more filtration would solve it. More water needs to get to the sump. I don't have the drain power for that. Even when it was just the return lines, the particulates/micro bubbles (whatever it is) are present. Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Do you use a filter sock in the sump? I have found that running them a couple times a week really helps take larger particles out of my water. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Do you use a filter sock in the sump? I have found that running them a couple times a week really helps take larger particles out of my water. Sure do. Doesn't seem to do much. Although it does et clogged with something after 3-5 days 1 Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Sure do. Doesn't seem to do much. Although it does et clogged with something after 3-5 days Perhaps running a finer micron sock would help. I made the change from nylon socks to felt socks and have found a huge difference in the filtering ability. With dirty water they are clogged within 24 hours usually. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Perhaps running a finer micron sock would help. I made the change from nylon socks to felt socks and have found a huge difference in the filtering ability. With dirty water they are clogged within 24 hours usually. I have felt socks. I don't think the particulates are even making it to said filter sock, though. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I have felt socks. I don't think the particulates are even making it to said filter sock, though. Yes, that is the filtration issue. If the drains can't handle more then maybe the vortechs need to be on lower power. I can't think of anything else that can help. 1 Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I have felt socks. I don't think the particulates are even making it to said filter sock, though. Hmm, that is really odd. Could try putting some filter floss around your power heads to try and catch the particles, can hold it on with zip ties. Give the DIY coral snow a try, I'm really interested in trying it myself. Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yes, that is the filtration issue. If the drains can't handle more then maybe the vortechs need to be on lower power. I can't think of anything else that can help. what would turning it down do? wouldn't that just let the crap settle? Quote Link to comment
Arce Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I think u have a good problem not a bad one. If everythings staying suspended, less waste settling. Keeps food in the water column. But id use a fine filter sock for awhile and see if it helps. 3 Quote Link to comment
markalot Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I think u have a good problem not a bad one. If everythings staying suspended, less waste settling. Keeps food in the water column. But id use a fine filter sock for awhile and see if it helps. I agree, sps love the particulates. I would not use a filter sock at all, but that's just me. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 I agree, sps love the particulates. I would not use a filter sock at all, but that's just me. Okie, I'll just have to let that crap settle when i take pics then. Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 what would turning it down do? wouldn't that just let the crap settle? yes it would let it settle. not ideal. unless you siphon the sand every week. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 yes it would let it settle. not ideal. unless you siphon the sand every week. I don't think that's a good idea. There's a lot of sps and I can't see turning the flow down being more beneficial than detrimental. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I don't think that's a good idea. There's a lot of sps and I can't see turning the flow down being more beneficial than detrimental. and you're right. Schmutz stays. 1 Quote Link to comment
Arce Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Everything looks amazing Roger, so i wouldnt be so concerned about particles in your pictures if your sps keep looking legit. 1 Quote Link to comment
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