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    The simple fact is that detrius is part of the feeding cycle we replicate where the ATS is the base controling component.. the other "controls" are the additives..
    so itīs a matter of getting all the pieces of the feeding cycle in the right balance, including detrius feeders (stars, heremites, snails, schrimps, ..).
    For additives I use Kalkwasser for top-off and dose Mag every now and then, when it's low on my test set.

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    Flow being the key kerry. I got rid of all snails and crabs because they are bulldosers. Good flow keeps the stuff out. Keep in mind though that the low flow, low oxigen areas are also beneficial for n removal.

    Theres alwas gonna be some stuff decaying, but the scrubber does a great job.

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    I like a lot of rock so I think I have the low flow taken care of. My 40G is the best set-up I have. That scrubber along with a ton of rock and dosing Kalk with vinegar is a winning combination for sure. I am so happy with that tank.
    I am sure there is some dead spots between rock that I cant see and I am sure there is a mountain of build up there LOL!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kerry View Post
    I like a lot of rock so I think I have the low flow taken care of. My 40G is the best set-up I have. That scrubber along with a ton of rock and dosing Kalk with vinegar is a winning combination for sure. I am so happy with that tank.
    I am sure there is some dead spots between rock that I cant see and I am sure there is a mountain of build up there LOL!!!
    hey bro how about a pic of ur set up with ats.

    vinegar? did i read correct?

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    Anyone dose trace elements?
    Can a reef grow n keep its color without trace elements?
    I m currently trying out Seachem trace elements for reef. see how it goes.

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    I dont really dose any trace elements very often, every now and then I add Iodine and Strontium and Molybdenum. Here are some pics taken with the phone of my 40G breeder.








    150G. Reef/Mix
    125G. 3 Regular Oscars/1 Jack Dempsey
    75G. 20+ Africans
    40G. Fish/Reef. Algae Scrubbers on ALL my SW
    10G. SW Fish/Reef.
    10G. SW Hospital/new fish quarantine/pod breeder tank
    6 stage RO/DI system 200 GPD.

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    Traces are in the food you feed, except for Cal, Alk, Mag, Str, and Iron

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    Quote Originally Posted by RkyRickstr View Post
    I got rid of all snails and crabs because they are bulldosers.
    I hate turbo snails for this reason.

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    Yup vinegar. I use 15ml per teaspoon of kalk.. works great.

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    [QUOTE=kerry;25620]I dont really dose any trace elements very often, every now and then I add Iodine and Strontium and Molybdenum. Here are some pics taken with the phone of my 40G breeder.

    cool man! looks pretty clean. that's what i aim for.

    whats that next to the eagle eye zoa - looks like cloves but white n with stem

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