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03-14-2012, 02:22 AM
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Bio Pellets, To Soon To Increase The Amount?
Hey Guys,
I started running Vertex bio pellets 4 weeks ago today...My system is 90 display and a 40b sump, I'm thinking about 120 ish total water volume. I started with 250ml's and haven't noticed any difference in this time, so I'm considering adding another 100 ml's. To soon? or should I be fine....I know I started on the low end for the amount but I just wanted to stay on the safe side. Thanx, Chris
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90 Gal mixed reef with a custom 40 gal sump, SWC Mini S skimmer, 8X56 Watt fan modded Tek, 2x2LF reactors, mag 12 return, Tunze ATO and a modded Tunze 6100 running on a DIY wave controller My TOTM thread http://www.reefersparadise.com/smf/i...?page=page4263 
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03-14-2012, 02:37 AM
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Very slow and steady with NP pellets. After 4 weeks you should be good to add a little more. What are your levels like?
You should be sure of your system volume, for most people you can subract 1/3 of the display volume for live rock and sand, plus your sump is most likely half full... Better to estimate low then high, also how much of a biol load do you have?
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03-14-2012, 02:40 AM
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I up mine once a month. I started with half a cup in my 150, up to 2 cups now, I'm seeing a great difference already. 2 cups to go. Good luck!
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03-14-2012, 02:40 AM
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Oh and I'm going up by half a cup at a time, monthly.
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03-14-2012, 02:44 AM
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I'd say I have a medium bio load (2 small tangs, 2 clowns, clown goby, manderin goby, high fin goby, sail fin blenny)
As for my levels...trates are undetectable and unfortunately my phosphate kits ran out.
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90 Gal mixed reef with a custom 40 gal sump, SWC Mini S skimmer, 8X56 Watt fan modded Tek, 2x2LF reactors, mag 12 return, Tunze ATO and a modded Tunze 6100 running on a DIY wave controller My TOTM thread http://www.reefersparadise.com/smf/i...?page=page4263
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03-14-2012, 02:47 AM
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So ruffly 100ml's a month? did you use a bacteria booster of some kind?
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90 Gal mixed reef with a custom 40 gal sump, SWC Mini S skimmer, 8X56 Watt fan modded Tek, 2x2LF reactors, mag 12 return, Tunze ATO and a modded Tunze 6100 running on a DIY wave controller My TOTM thread http://www.reefersparadise.com/smf/i...?page=page4263
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03-14-2012, 02:51 AM
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100mL should be fine. No I didn't use any buffer.
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03-14-2012, 02:58 AM
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Maybe 50 ml now and another 50 ml in 2 weeks....
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03-14-2012, 03:25 AM
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Your more than likely at about 90 gal of water volume
I would say after 4 weeks your good to add more ..... But if your Nitrates are Undectsble why do you feel you need to add more?
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03-14-2012, 03:44 AM
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The other reason I wanted to run pellets is from my understanding they produce food that your corals will consume...and well I was hoping it might help enhance my SPS colors.
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90 Gal mixed reef with a custom 40 gal sump, SWC Mini S skimmer, 8X56 Watt fan modded Tek, 2x2LF reactors, mag 12 return, Tunze ATO and a modded Tunze 6100 running on a DIY wave controller My TOTM thread http://www.reefersparadise.com/smf/i...?page=page4263
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