A Couple Questions for the Experts...

Vapour1ze · 12/24/2008, 12:31 PM

First off, my flow.... It's my first time keeping SPS and SPS are obviously high flow demanding... Well I have a 90 with 2x K3's in each corner angled down toward the center somewhat, the polyps on the SPS are open, but barely swaying if any. Plus my return pump as well which is 700gph, I was thinking about adding something else as well. Should I? Or will I be ok?

Second, Do I need to be running phyto? Or just keeping up on my basics like calcium, strontium, iodide, etc.

I also have one piece of sps that I got on a long disc that looks terrible, but seems to be really opened up in my tank, the other wasn't on a disc so I superglued and its holding ok, question is can I break the green piece off the disc and glue to a rock or how does that work? Or will it eventually encrust over the disc and onto a rock?

Lastly, Kalkwasser so many debates for me about running it, I'm finally considering doing it, should I really fork up the cash and get a PM Kalk Reactor? or just get by with a simple drip method? I have a JBJ auto top off, which I hear isn't good to use with kalk,.

Sorry for the Novel ^

but any answers are greatly appreciated.

Fish_wiz2 · 12/24/2008, 01:27 PM

Yo Luke, you should run 2 K4's, i used to do that and it was great. tunze now

Phyto is a benefit not mandatory. i would do it if you could raise it or afford Phyto 2

I think you can cut and glue, pic would be nice

I just finished my bucket to drip kalk, see how that goes or i'm pulling out that CA reactor in my closet but i think dripping it is cool, really no need for a stirrer unless your rich

good luck and happy holidays, Wiz

greggnyce · 12/24/2008, 01:48 PM

I run 2 k-4s and 2-6045 tunzes plus a return in my 75gl. Mine is barebottom so I can have a bit more.

Fish_wiz2 · 12/24/2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by greggnyce
I run 2 k-4s and 2-6045 tunzes plus a return in my 75gl. Mine is barebottom so I can have a bit more.

Lucky

2 6045 and i'm done, i remember putting in a 6060 and man did my tank snow

Vapour1ze · 12/24/2008, 07:52 PM

lol thanks

Vapour1ze · 12/24/2008, 07:58 PM

if i were to go tunze what would my best bet be? if I could maybe keep my k3s and add a tunze? or another k3 on a side or something maybe? I don't know I don't want a sand storm though...

12/24/2008, 12:31 PM	#1
Vapour1ze I'm an Addict. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 3,036	A Couple Questions for the Experts... First off, my flow.... It's my first time keeping SPS and SPS are obviously high flow demanding... Well I have a 90 with 2x K3's in each corner angled down toward the center somewhat, the polyps on the SPS are open, but barely swaying if any. Plus my return pump as well which is 700gph, I was thinking about adding something else as well. Should I? Or will I be ok? Second, Do I need to be running phyto? Or just keeping up on my basics like calcium, strontium, iodide, etc. I also have one piece of sps that I got on a long disc that looks terrible, but seems to be really opened up in my tank, the other wasn't on a disc so I superglued and its holding ok, question is can I break the green piece off the disc and glue to a rock or how does that work? Or will it eventually encrust over the disc and onto a rock? Lastly, Kalkwasser so many debates for me about running it, I'm finally considering doing it, should I really fork up the cash and get a PM Kalk Reactor? or just get by with a simple drip method? I have a JBJ auto top off, which I hear isn't good to use with kalk,. Sorry for the Novel ^ but any answers are greatly appreciated. __________________ 93 Reef \| 220 Reef \| Basement Fish Life Support Room \| Empty Savings Account

12/24/2008, 01:27 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Yo Luke, you should run 2 K4's, i used to do that and it was great. tunze now Phyto is a benefit not mandatory. i would do it if you could raise it or afford Phyto 2 I think you can cut and glue, pic would be nice I just finished my bucket to drip kalk, see how that goes or i'm pulling out that CA reactor in my closet but i think dripping it is cool, really no need for a stirrer unless your rich good luck and happy holidays, Wiz __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

12/24/2008, 01:48 PM	#3
greggnyce Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellport, New York Posts: 1,782	I run 2 k-4s and 2-6045 tunzes plus a return in my 75gl. Mine is barebottom so I can have a bit more. __________________ What you talkin about Mrs Lime. Current Tank Info: 120 gl oceanic tech, 30 gallon fuge, 40 gallon sump, Itech 200 skimmer, LED Lighting . Mixed reef.

12/24/2008, 07:52 PM	#5
Vapour1ze I'm an Addict. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 3,036	lol thanks __________________ 93 Reef \| 220 Reef \| Basement Fish Life Support Room \| Empty Savings Account

12/24/2008, 07:58 PM	#6
Vapour1ze I'm an Addict. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 3,036	if i were to go tunze what would my best bet be? if I could maybe keep my k3s and add a tunze? or another k3 on a side or something maybe? I don't know I don't want a sand storm though... __________________ 93 Reef \| 220 Reef \| Basement Fish Life Support Room \| Empty Savings Account