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Personally, I'd start all over again. Nix the UGF which is a BAAD thing for reef tanks. Layer with a bed of aragonite and let nature take its course concerning the nitrogen cycle. Make sure you have a great skimmer, adequate H2O circulation, and reasonable lighting, and you're set.
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Just one thing to think about when you do decide to remove your UGF. A lot of your biological filteration is occuring in your gravel b/c of the UGF. When you remove it you will be disrupting this dramatically. You mention having LR which also supports biological filteration but I didn't catch how much. If you have plenty of LR to compensate for the loss of the UGf then you are in great shape.
Additionally, I would recommend removing the UGF when you upgrade. Just tear down the tank one time. BTW, I'm amazed at your perseverance in cleaning your tank. You'll feel like maintainance is a piece of cake now that you don't have to do that "intense cleaning". ------------------ Shelly |
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I have always run an undergravel filter, and with good circulation over the detrious does not build up too much stuff. My levels stay at zero, and I personally think the tank looks better when it is kept clean.
Brewster ------------------ "No TV and no beer make Homer go some thing something........" H.S. |
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hey brewster, thanks for the fresh perspective on this topic. its nice to hear of a tank that goes against the norm and works, it shows us all that the main way we do it is not the only RIGHT way to do it!!!
------------------ Whoever invented salt water aquariums should be shot for taking all my money...everyday, oh well gotta have something to do! |
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------------------ My 180 Utopia: Info Updated 6/18/00 |
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