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05/26/2014, 11:57 AM
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MarinePure vs. LiveRock
Hey Guys,
I've just begin a new build for a 180G tank, and total volume is probably going to be around 400 gallons. The main display is going to be upstairs, and then downstairs (Basement) I'll have a remote Fuge, Sump, etc... Right now, I've got around enough rock for my main tank for the view I want, however I don't have enough to filter the entire system. In reading a few articles on dry vs. live rock, etc.. I came across the MarinePure stuff, and was wondering if that'd be an alternative to buying more rock. Anyone have any experience with this in a medium sized system? (Reef + SPS target) |
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05/26/2014, 02:59 PM
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05/26/2014, 03:23 PM
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Sorry, meant to add a link to that.. Here're some videos that illustrate why I'm even considering it instead of LR (Dry LR)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODPcUgs3Xo and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwb92qDQABs#t=86 |
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05/27/2014, 09:33 PM
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Wow, tough crowd!
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05/28/2014, 12:24 PM
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I'm running it in my newly setup nano. I'm using the spheres in my overflow chamber of my cad lights 8g. Been running for a few months now and its one of those really slow builds. I have one fish and a few snails/hermits. But so far, my cheap test kits are not registering any nitrates. Zero.
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07/03/2014, 06:53 AM
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Dennis, i´m wondering if having the spheres in the overflow isn´t to much flow and also, does it clog easy ? Do you clean them from time to time ?
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07/03/2014, 09:29 AM
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I don't really know.
So far they seem to be working well. I haven't removed/cleaned them.
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