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07/17/2018, 04:40 PM | #1 |
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Fish Only parameters
I am getting back into the hobby after a 6-year break. My original tank was a 120 gallon mixed reef with mostly sps and was very successful.
My new build will be 160 gallon fish only since I don't have as much time to devote to the tank as I used to. My question is: What are the fish only parameters that I should be concerned about and test for? Temp Salinity PH Alkalinity Calcium Nitrate Phosphate and so on. Thank you!
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07/18/2018, 06:38 AM | #2 |
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For Fish only I only focus on: Temp, Salinity, pH, and Nitrate. Nitrates are typically fine unless they get really high.
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07/18/2018, 06:04 PM | #3 | |
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What numbers would you recommend for Temp, Salinity, pH and Nitrates? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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07/22/2018, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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I maintain several FO and FOWLR systems. I strive for:
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07/22/2018, 10:41 AM | #5 |
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Thank you. That is an interesting idea on the salinity. I will also run a carbon/gfo reactor. Planning on keeping temp at 78.
My previous tank used a MH/T5 hybrid for lighting which generated a lot of heat and I had to run a chiller. This tank will be led/T5. Do you think I will need a chiller? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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07/22/2018, 11:13 AM | #6 |
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Probably won’t need a chiller unless you run pumps that dump a lot of heat into the water. You can always point a fan over the sump or tank to cool things in summer.
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07/22/2018, 03:24 PM | #7 |
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I will be running Marinepure ceramic biomedia in the sump. No live rock but the Marinepure will act as the biological filtration. I will have an artificial reef in the main display. Technically not a FOWLR but will act like one I guess...
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If you can't fix it with duct tape it can't be fixed! Current Tank Info: 160gallon 3/4 glass cylinder - mostly SPS. 4x XR15w G4 pro + 3x 39w T5 + 2x 24w T5. Apex controller. 2x MP60s. Various 8 return, Regal 200sss, carbon reactor, 50watt UV. CA, ALK, MG dosed via Apex DOS. |
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