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I think you're on the right track. Ditch the GFO. Focus on being down phosphate then reduce nitrate as needed. You have plenty of fish so I wouldn't worry about stripping the tank top clean.
I have a similar sized skimmer (skimz 201) with similar neck size and air intake. I feed heavy as well. 200g total volumn. I can bring PO4 and NO3 to undetectable level if I want to.
Your skimmer rating is HEAVY - 180 GALLONS, MEDIUM - 200 GALLONS, LIGHT - 265 GALLONS according to premium...
Paul - I want more white when only the blue channel is on. When the blue is on I cannot see the true color of the fish. Everything looks fluorescent. I figure by moving 3 whites from the white channel to the blue channel it will get close to the ATI blue+ look. Then when the white is on it can...
I use a 40g for my 200g system. It kind of depending on the plumbing. My Herbie system has more backflow when the pump is turned off compare to the a durso system.
So assuming you do not have anything else in the sump it depends on whether your sump can handle the backflow when the pump is...
I have just started using it a few weeks ago replacing a BP reactor, just so one fewer piece of equipment in the sump. So far the result is good.
Here's my method:
Do not use GFO as it's not only expensive but also makes things complicated. However you can leave your macros running.
Measure...
Thanks Paul. I will contact you when I get the light fixtures. The blue channel which is on the longest time is too blue. Trying to get as close to the t5 blue+ color. I am hoping switching two of the white diodes will achieve the desired effect.
Unfortunately I am going to miss this. I have a big box of rocks to bring to the meeting for whoever want them. Can someone stop by my house on the way there to pick it up? I am in Holmdel and off the PNC Arts Center exit on the way there.