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So besides ARM which other media do you guys use. I used Geo Marine crushed coral, [I think thats what its called], back in the day. Is that the crushed coral you guys use? Brad ?
Aquattro
11-21-2013, 01:56 AM
I use some bulk crushed coral. Picked up a 50 pound bag. No idea if it's a brand or not.
Madreefer
11-21-2013, 02:36 AM
I use some bulk crushed coral. Picked up a 50 pound bag. No idea if it's a brand or not.
From where?
Aquattro
11-21-2013, 02:38 AM
I got it locally at a store I don't usually shop at.
spit.fire
11-21-2013, 02:44 AM
Hydroton is all I use, cheap and has always worked for me
Hydroton is all I use, cheap and has always worked for me
Whats that?
Ryanerickson
11-21-2013, 04:22 AM
I find arm Is the best nice big pieces
I find arm Is the best nice big pieces
I see they now sell a small size and a larger size now. { media that is}. I think there was only the one size back when I used it.
I found ARM was better at maintaining my strontium and magnesium levels than the crushed coral that I used. Someone also told me crushed coral was higher in phosphates than ARM media, for what thats worth.
I also think some thing like CaribSea Geo Marine crushed coral would be a better reactor media than the cheaper stuff stores sell for tanks. Again thats my opinion. I remember an article on all this somewhere once. One of the online mags.
Skimmerking
11-21-2013, 03:04 PM
Doug are you thinking of going back to a Reactor again and not doing the dosing thing?
Doug are you thinking of going back to a Reactor again and not doing the dosing thing?
Already ordered from Lifereef, along with my other stuff....yup. :smile:
Brad, I know you dont use a ph probe on your tank but do you have one on your reactor?
I made sure to tell him to add the port for one on mine.
Aquattro
11-21-2013, 05:46 PM
Brad, I know you dont use a ph probe on your tank but do you have one on your reactor?
I made sure to tell him to add the port for one on mine.
I really like pH probes. So much in fact, that the one I have is still in the box so that it stays shiny :)
P.S. If you need a pH probe, lemme know. Brand new Apex probe, still in original box -lol
I really think my "secret" to success is not worrying about all this stuff. Ca reactor = feed CO2 in, drip water out. Done.
Sure. Throw it in the mail. I will send you an e mail transfer or Paypal....:D
Aquattro
11-21-2013, 06:03 PM
PM your address
Aquattro
11-21-2013, 06:08 PM
PM your address
Or, see when Steve is coming down, I thought he said around now. He can grab it.
StirCrazy
11-21-2013, 08:12 PM
Or, see when Steve is coming down, I thought he said around now. He can grab it.
to late i was just there but my stay got cut short. to much ot at work.
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