NP biopellet

[PowderTang]

Hi will this cause water to be cloudy even with skimmer on ?

[asg]

according to the website, it depends on how high your current NO3 is...

[Planted]

The initial cloudiness indicates bacteria bloom which will settle down in a few days time. I notice that the cloudiness is cleared faster with skimmer vs no skimmer. Personal observation.

Add half a dosage or less and slowly increase to prevent bacteria bloom and cloudiness

[Angel Keeper]

Can I just check with the rest... Using FRs for NP Biopellets and Rowasphos, do you guys still use bacteria housing media like Matrix or Biohome?

Angel Keeper

[Planted]

My personal thought is, I would. More media means more bacteria and cope better w higher bioload. And when my FR fail me, it won't be that bad cuZ my liverocks and media can cope for 1 day or so while I fix my FR.

Personal encounter was my FR failed me and created much more spikes in parameter. I just off it and let my normal filter works. Although I lost 4 corals to the parameter spike before I managed to fix the FR, my tank recovered fast with existing bacteria to cope w the bioload while it regenerates and starts bacteria from my FR.

Just some noob thoughts.

[PowderTang]

Alright thanks guys

[Angel Keeper]

Anyone knows the cheapest FR around? I just need the housing and not the pumps...

Angel Keeper

[asg]

Anyone knows the cheapest FR around? I just need the housing and not the pumps...

Angel Keeper

Two little fishes probans FT150 $88. I am using two, CNG.

[Angel Keeper]

Bro, you buy from where?

Angel Keeper

[asg]

Bro, you buy from where?

Angel Keeper

Iwarana and freshnmarine mini shop are selling them. I bought mine, one at iwarana and one second hand.

[RomeoJuliet]

Aquamarine FR quite good deal