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Gary Majchrzak · 11/12/2018, 08:57 AM

In my experience, detritus laden water registers high levels on both P and N tests.
I want to carefully control N & P levels in my system- especially because I'm doing absolutely no water changes since modifying it's husbandry.
I personally (now) use mechanical filtration only when/if necessary instead of 24/7.
I do not believe any special style of sump is necessary to run a "Triton" style method. The ability to run (or NOT run) mechanical filtration is definitely a bonus- in any type of system.
ICP testing is a fantastic tool- regardless of who you choose to perform it.

11/12/2018, 08:57 AM	#17
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	older thread alert In my experience, detritus laden water registers high levels on both P and N tests. I want to carefully control N & P levels in my system- especially because I'm doing absolutely no water changes since modifying it's husbandry. I personally (now) use mechanical filtration only when/if necessary instead of 24/7. I do not believe any special style of sump is necessary to run a "Triton" style method. The ability to run (or NOT run) mechanical filtration is definitely a bonus- in any type of system. ICP testing is a fantastic tool- regardless of who you choose to perform it. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors