Anyone want to assess my tank?

[nerdz]

Originally Posted by paddyob

Instead of pellets?

Im sure he means IN ADDITION to pellets

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by nerdz

Im sure he means IN ADDITION to pellets

I'm only running two reactors and carbon is one thing I never remove. Bag ?

[warriorcookie]

I would put the carbon in a bag (preferably in an area of upward flow) and gfo in the reactor.

[The Grizz]

I know Kien runs pellets, GFO & carbon all at once. Try to keep it simple, maintain your levels, change out you media on regular intervals & be patient.

I know it's not much for advise but it's the best I have at the moment.

[kien]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I know Kien runs pellets, GFO & carbon all at once. Try to keep it simple, maintain your levels, change out you media on regular intervals & be patient.

I know it's not much for advise but it's the best I have at the moment.

I heard the same thing Greg. Apparently when Kien tried to run just pellets and carbon he would still get a fairly significant PO4 reading (Hanna checker). He concluded that bioPellets alone were not stripping PO4 fast enough so he runs GFO religiously. No more Po4 issues.

Every tank is different tho. I know plenty of people running pellets without any PO4 issues as well.. But then again I also know people who don't apply anything additional to just water changes. Grrrrrr! This hobby can be so annoying!

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by paddyob

I'm only running two reactors and carbon is one thing I never remove. Bag ?

What do you mean 'never remove' Patrick?

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

What do you mean 'never remove' Patrick?

I did some research and it shows you should let your carbon break down and then top it off....

Just kidding.

I change every 4-5 weeks. ROX.