Hi All,
I have recently been in a few debates with people about the use of an ATS. I think the concept is sound. The latest comeback was a video showing the results of a study by USF. It seems legitimate. I have asked for some more details on the vid and await a reply.
http://www.marine.usf.edu/videos/2007-01-26.wmv
Anyhow, after watching the results of the studies I felt even more inclined to use turf algae as a method of excess nutrient removal. Others have taken it all a bit differently and are saying that it shows any algae in our system is killing the corals we are trying to maintain. Have a watch and see what you think.
If you are interested in the opinions of others it started here: http://www.masa.asn.au/phpBB2/viewtopic ... 627#724627
As I'm no marine biologist, undergoing studies to prove a point, I can only go on what I learn from others experience. This makes it hard to convince others.
I just thought you guys and girls should have a chance to defend yourselves and your methods. I noticed a lot of people that were going to give this method a try have been scared off by the above video( mainly one idiots interpretation). If someone with some real experience could add to the debate it would be very helpful.
Thanks for your time.
Ross.