Marine_fanaticz Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hi guys.... I've for a 34L nano running in iOS, just restarted and now gg through cycling again.. In order to keep nitrates and phosphates low, besides weekly wc, I was thinking of getting a clear HOB filter with two compartments... one will have Cheetos and the other, an algea scrubber...there will be a separate led light which is less than 10000k focusing at theHOB filter. I presume that inside the hob compartments, there should be enough flow to grow Cheetos and the algea will automatically grow in the scrubber. anyone has any thoughts on this? need advise. thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ahhyi Posted January 12, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 12, 2013 Clams hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted January 12, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hi guys.... I've for a 34L nano running in iOS, just restarted and now gg through cycling again.. In order to keep nitrates and phosphates low, besides weekly wc, I was thinking of getting a clear HOB filter with two compartments... one will have Cheetos and the other, an algea scrubber...there will be a separate led light which is less than 10000k focusing at theHOB filter. I presume that inside the hob compartments, there should be enough flow to grow Cheetos and the algea will automatically grow in the scrubber. anyone has any thoughts on this? need advise. thanks:) no need go thur so much trouble, just make sure u keep your fish load low, weekly 20% wc is good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine_fanaticz Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 no need go thur so much trouble, just make sure u keep your fish load low, weekly 20% wc is good enough. Wc is for nitrates... how to reduce phosphates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted January 12, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 12, 2013 Same. Wc will reduce that. Use po4 remover also can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine_fanaticz Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Anyways for systems running on IOS i use spongr as a mechanical filter ... I heard that if the sponge is not cleaned, will become nitrate factory and cause algae .. How often do I have to clean the sponge? can wash with tap water? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted January 13, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 13, 2013 Anyways for systems running on IOS i use spongr as a mechanical filter ... I heard that if the sponge is not cleaned, will become nitrate factory and cause algae .. How often do I have to clean the sponge? can wash with tap water? Thx depending on bioload. for me i will check when doing maintainance. dirty just throw, dont bother to wash. sponge cost how much nia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine_fanaticz Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 depending on bioload. for me i will check when doing maintainance. dirty just throw, dont bother to wash. sponge cost how much nia. Okok thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon1188 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Been using sponge as mechanical filter, monthly wc and after battling hair algae, high no3 and po4 for 7yrs, i finally change to algae scrubber. Also remove sponge and skimmer. Now no hair algae n manageable po4 n no3. Do water change once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon1188 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Been on algae scrubber for 4yrs now. All well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Like to share some picture of your setup and some data like CA,KH,MG,PH,NO3 and PO4 Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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