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Old 02-04-2016, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by riceboy View Post
you are correct mike. just trying to keep the noise down and maintain as much water volume as i can for the live rock being added in that section.
Suggestion: Go to local hydroponics shop and see if they'll sell you a gallon of hydroton. Add this into that section instead of live rock and it'll help control your nitrates, as well as nitrites and ammonia. I have never found live rock, no matter how much I had in my systems, did much for nitrate control. Hydroton (media developed for aquaponics) is very effective at reducing nitrates in my experience and several other local reefers around here who now have it in our sumps and media reactors. Its also a lot cheaper and more environmentally friendly than live rock. Should only cost about $10/gallon or so.
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