Macroalgae Nitrate Export

bioload · #1 07-07-2010, 03:46 AM

At the moment the only lighting for the algae is an adjacent window, but I doubt if the tank is getting any direct sunlight though. Once I can get my hands on some rigid tubing (one of those boxes in the basement) I'll lower the airline and add a diffuser.

I'm regulating the flow to the algae scrubber, I'll call it that for now since there is no sand or rock that you might find in a typical refuge, mainly out of curiosity. However, I see your point with regards to providing a higher concentration of nutrients to promote growth, and subsequent uptake.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #2 07-07-2010, 04:09 AM

Add a light if you want to really have some proper nutrient export. Photosynthetic processes are what uses up NO3 and PO4, so you should add supplemental lighting.

Greenmaster · #3 07-07-2010, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by seahorse_fanatic

add a light if you want to really have some proper nutrient export. Photosynthetic processes are what uses up no3 and po4, so you should add supplemental lighting.

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