the official ECOBAK thread...

API master test kit. And LFS test kits?

 

I doubt the accuracy of both. I would start like suggested with 1/4 of the total and add the other 1/4 every month. Go slow, it's much easier to add more than it is to recover from dropping nutrients too quick.

 

Ok sounds good. And i have an over sized skimmer so idk?

 

A regular test kit does not measure phoshate low enough for the levels we are concerned with. You need something like the hanna checker.

 

That will help, but shouldn't change your method.


Are you experiencing any problem algae, diatoms, etc? If not, why are you wanting to add the pellets?

 

I have some cyano, and mainley because gcarroll told me that pods love it. and i have 2 mandarinds, so hopefully it will help sustain my pod population.

 

I would highly suggest doing way more research before adding this to your system. Go back to the first page of this thread and actually read all of it. If you are concerned that adding this could somehow "harm" your system, you should get a better understanding of exactly what you are adding to the tank.

This to me, is exactly why people have had bad experiences with bio pellets in general. They add them, and all at once, just looking for the end result, and not knowing or having a good understanding of what a bio pellet is, and what it is actually doing while it is tumbling. Read, read and then read some more, and then if you still have questions, dont be afraid to ask them.

this has helped me tremendously throughout the time I have had a saltwater tank. good luck, and happy reefing

 

so much for the helpful comments.

 

His comment was the most helpful thing anyone could possible say to you... Running biopellets is a serious decision that if you don't do properly will wipe your tank out. It's not hard, but you need to know what you are doing to the chemistry of your tank before starting.

 

its just hard to read through all those comments. wish there was a sticky about this with just like useful links to educate the uninformed...