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Starting up my reactor.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mthomp, Jun 2, 2012.

  1. Jun 2, 2012 #1
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    Currently I do not run carbon or GFO. As it stands my LPS do really good and my SPS do ok.  I have a ice avast bio pellet reactor I been on the fence about putting on line as I am afraid that it may cause some issues with how my LPS grow.  So before I do decide one way or the other I thought I would see if anyone here has some thoughts on the subject.   If I do put it online I will be starting with only 1/2 cup of pellets as my tanks total volume is under 100 gal.
     
  2. Jun 2, 2012 #2
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    I would go with less. 1/4 cup. This was what I was told to do for a 75gal with a 30gal sump. I am not doing it yet,because I am scared to death to screw something up.

    Good Luck
     
  3. Jun 2, 2012 #3
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    thats where I am at I am afraid of messing something up. I know my sps would benefit from it but im worried about my lps.
     
  4. Jun 2, 2012 #4
    Foo

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    Whats your nitrate and phosphate levels right now? Using the pellets will just allow you to fed more food to your corals /fish without having to worry so much about those two getting out of control. Start small and increase as needed. You won't screw anything up.
     
  5. Jun 2, 2012 #5
    Killernights

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    if you do start it up don't forget to put the line coming out of the reactor near your skimmer intake
     
  6. Jun 2, 2012 #6
    mthomp

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    I just got this thing online and it leaks. So much for that idea.
     
  7. Jun 2, 2012 #7
    Killernights

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    the gaskets leak or just where it's bonded to the base plate?
     
  8. Jun 3, 2012 #8
    mthomp

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    one of the fittings. I am going to mess with it later today
     

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