Reef Discussion
@somethingfishy76 and I just got onto it. We put 5 litres each in our tanks. I have some in the inflow chamber and some in just before the return.
I've kept them in their bags so that it makes it easy to give them a jiggle every now and then.
Just have to wait and see how it works.
I've kept them in their bags so that it makes it easy to give them a jiggle every now and then.
Just have to wait and see how it works.
@slin1977 uses it i think...
The jiggling is very important, I jiggle mine with a 25mm PVC pipe off cut.
When you jiggle the Siporax a few million bacterias will be released into the water column feeding your tank.
Furthermore jiggling Siporax will speed up denitrification. The more you jiggle, the less nitrate and phosphate in your tank.
As far as deployment goes, some prefer a reactor chamber , some prefer a basket, some prefer an egg crate basket with Siporax neatly stacked.
In my case 10 liters sips in my ~300 liter tank, deployment happened in the coast to coast wier. The mesh bags were discarded.
As far a sizes go, I think a 15 fits inside a 25 / I very much doubt there is a difference in performance. I think it comes down to preference and space in your sump etc - there is also a mini version to try.
I got 5 litres but still waiting for it to start working for me. Should come in around Christmas time. He @slin1977... whats up man... was so good meeting you mate. Hey I still want those two items we discussed....
@somethingfishy76
Sorry for the delay mate, I will post those things this week :D
Sorry for the delay mate, I will post those things this week :D
Don't sweat it, Just txt me your Paypal details. @slin1977
@somethingfishy76
Can you post your nitrate an phosphate test results for us to track over the coming weeks?
After some serious feedings my phos managed to hit 0.02 Hanna Nitrate 0
Can you post your nitrate an phosphate test results for us to track over the coming weeks?
After some serious feedings my phos managed to hit 0.02 Hanna Nitrate 0
Join the dark side. Mwahahahahaha!
$150 for a 20 litre bucket of the 15mm. I found a supplier in England that has the 25mm for $175 for a 50 litre box shipped to the USA. He's checking on the 50 litre box of 15mm. The sad part is, I can buy cheaper from him than getting it direct from my wholesaler, greedy bastards.
Great idea, I shall start recording my readings and post them up once I feel that things have kicked in. I assume a three month start-up so mid December I should see some interesting results. I do need a better nitrate tester.... Just bought a hanna KH meter. @daveH has the Nyos Nitrate test kit and is pretty good.
What's your current nitrate phos removal methodology .
@somethingfishy76
Packed for sending tomorrow :)
Packed for sending tomorrow :)
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