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    Refugiums necessary?

    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

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    There is nothing that is necessary or unnecessary...having a refugium will have its own set of merits;

    1) Economical way of nutrient export for nitrogenous and phosphorous materials (when the macro algae establish itself, you must also prune it)

    2) A haven for critters and pods to establish safely

    3) A good acclimatising place for new additions

    H&S Sulphur/Nitrate Filter 110-F1000

    in Product Reviews

    Posted

    The top control valve, controls the drip/flow rate of the effluent. It will be good to install a one-way check valve to prevent backflow in instance of power failure, where this will cause the release of water in the containment to the sump (if used in-sump).

    This water being released to the sump should be ok, but the empty containment with the bacteria may die off causing sudden spike.

    Hope it helps.

    H&S Sulphur/Nitrate Filter 110-F1000

    in Product Reviews

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    The good thing about this design is that - when placed in the sump, it draws the sump water directly from below where the pump is located, thus it do away with the need for a dosing pump.

    Even when used outsump, you can fix the piping works to draw water from the sump into the unit.

    H&S Sulphur/Nitrate Filter 110-F1000

    in Product Reviews

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    off topic.. a while.

    H&S skimmer is really solid my nitrate is zero without any nutrient export such as algae or denitrator....

    Melvin and Tangs thanks for the recommendation although i kiausu abit get the 1500 litre model

    No problem lah, believe you made the right choice yourself...think Tangs will agree too...

    AQUATRONICA Aquarium Controller

    in Product Reviews

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    bro, we're not here to say which product is better than the other. I just state what IKS has which is important for me. Few other reefers that are using IKS also find that the sunrise/sunset simulation function is very use. The fishes doesn't get stressed out due to the lights getting cut off suddenly.

    We're all eager to see your review.

    This dimming is useful ! i always shudder when the lights suddenly goes off, afraid the fish frighten and jump into the overflow box !

    AQUATRONICA Aquarium Controller

    in Product Reviews

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    Wah...the price difference that much? I thought they have that IKS try out or something in the UK (free trying) and thereafter you can purchase it if you like it.

    Aquatronica seems more bearable for me in terms of cost. This hobby really expensive ! Just purchase a fridge that cost S$1400 and had wanted to purchase another skimmer of the similar pricing - i paused for a moment when i think of a pump and a container that produce bubbles for S$1300+ ! better DIY.

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