Bzar: Thanks for all the info. Makes a lot of sense. I'll have very nearly 10x the system volume going through the sump each hour and it's a new skimmer that while not hugely over-rated for my system, is certainly adequate. I haven't run it yet (sump isn't quite done) so I'll have to reserve further comment on it until I've had a chance to run it for a week or 2.
I'm planning on running ~250ml of pellets in the system but was going to start with more like 100 ml to start and then add a little each week for a few weeks since the tank is not mature and I'm having issues right now with Ich, medication, and some minor algae blooms that come from running with no skimmer (due to the meds). Once things settle, I'll bring the pellets online and see how it goes.
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-Mark
29 Gal Bowfront w/24" LED Lights. DIY HOB Sump (5.4 Gal) MP40. Orange Spotted Watchman Goby, 2 Clownfish and a few hermits.
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