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Sorry got a new FR already. Thanks anyway.

Thanks. the clarification does help ..alot

I find that using socks are much better than wool. They can trap more particles and is more "eco friendly", (can always wash and reuse). The main concern is the nitrate that it is giving out over time.

Bro, correct me if i am wrong. For any given filter, even for the micron sock filter , if we put it inside the sump for maybe 2-3 weeks then it will become a nitrate factory too right?

Hi Anchorman is the Skimz sidea FR still available / vaild?

Use DI water to test out both equipment and see which one gives a more accurate result. then calibrate the device you have.

Woah thanks for the suggestion, the method is like changing all the water in the tank. I guess that is what i am doing at the moment but at a lower %. Think i will do more WC over the weekend.

Clement thanks for the input. I am trying to reduce feeding to alternate days (for mysis and roti) but daily for pellets. Am thinking of trying to get long term sustainability approach in controlling nitrate.

Currently using brightwell microbacter 7. Is there a specific dosing for NP biopellets?

Hi Guys, i have a 3x2x2. And is very frustrated battling a No3 problem. I have been using Biopellet for about 2 weeks and i tested that my No3 is really high. >40ppm. I quickly did a WC , and was deciding to do more every alternate days. I also pour abit of Prime seachem in the sump as well to "detoxify nitrate". So far tested my No2 and Phosphate level to be 0. My feeding routine will be daily 1x cube of mysis shrimp, 2 small cube of roti and some pellets. there are about 5 clowns, 2 tangs, 1 parrot, 2 chromis, 1 trigger, 1 dottyback. Am thinking if i should get a denitrator or should i get another FR for biopellet. Or is there any other suggestions that i can bring my No3 down to a more sustainable level? Thanks for any advice given!

Think its stress. Try giving it a few days , guess it will open. If not try shifting location

Thanks. i will go and try that. So i guess Zoas dont grow downwards , sidewards are probably the best..

i am not sure if i am correct, but from my experience if you want bigger polyp you will place the zoas nearer to the lighting, and smaller zoas will be further away from lighting. Somehow, i think zoas do better when they are place higher with moderate flow. Guess mohawk and stardust grow at a rather moderate pace.

i have no problems with my fire and ice, in fact they spread quite fast. Maybe perhaps its different species of Zoas. So anyone else have experience with fast growing zoas and not so fast growing ones?

Yes there is alot of space, the problem is, i stick it on top of a pointed rock- if you ask if there is space to spread downwards, the answer is yes.

I have some big fat magician zoas that has been with me for >6 mths, initially it went from 4 small prop to about 8 fat prop. There after the growth stop. How can i encourage the zoas to spread across the rocks?

I find that using the rough side of the sponge (one which we use for dish washing) rather useful. And yes, its quite a tedious process

nice tank.. btw whats the coral on the left hand side of the pic (the coral on top of the elegance)

Mine feeding on pellets, mysis and dried seaweed gotten from LFS. Generally they eat everything.

Very nice rock scaping!

Thanks for the info!

Bros, I have a 1/10 artica chiller for abt 1.5 yrs (brought brand new) . Was thinking of if i should wait till 2yrs plus then go for a maintainence or should i do it soon. So far Chiller doesnt give me any problem. At the same time, i wonder if anyone has a reliable contact for me? Thanks!

I think keeping shrimps is a good too, i seen them eating up the remains of the dead fish.

i saw AM selling peppermint shrimps over the weekend. You can try your luck there.

Unwanted Credit Card is a good idea to go about it.