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  1. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    Po and I were discussing something the other night regarding rock diffusion as well. you prove his point with the rock boiling and the result more aggressive corraline growth on the rock. By sanitizing the rock and reducing bacteria and nusiance algae levels you allow beneficial algae...
  2. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    LOL I was just kiddin. :razz: I REALLY think you have something here with the rock boiling THE WAY YOU DO IT it does not impare your bilogical filter it is like doing a water change for the rock. I bet it will also reduce pathogens as well!:eek:
  3. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    I don't think the intent was to identify live rock as a problem in being part of the bio-load I think one of the things that was being conveyed that most people don't consider the rock as part of the bio-load. IMO you are astute in considering part of the bio-load and though I support most of...
  4. ethanriley

    Krish's Bahamian inspired 90 gal

    :badgrin: Heh guys if you hadn't noticed my friend (at least I think thats what I call him) has the definite reefers bug. On vacation, but still in lust with his tank. At least we know from the fact that his beautiful wife is pregnant that isn't all he thinks about (LOL). See you soon Krish...
  5. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    One negative of this shed to me is that it does appear to contirbute to DSB clogging and the development of cyno if you allow it to accumulate.
  6. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    IMO I think analysis of live rock composition would be significant because I believe that the shed is more chemical than biological and that the way in which we supplement and the way in which we skim does affect the chemical composition of the rock. I support Mike in the "fact" that some of...
  7. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    Another theory expanding on m previous thoughts. Heavily skimmed tanks mayhave the most extensive rock shed as a result of ions free radicals supplements being removed at a very fast rate by the skimmer. It may be interesting to see that skimming though helpful in reducing dissolved organics...
  8. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    I think it might be worthwhile to provide analysis of absorbtion rates and release rates of dfferent types of rock for example Florida (very dense rock) versuses Tonga. It is worth noting in my many dives off of Nassau that the densest areas of coralline I have seen in the wild have two...
  9. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    Originally Posted by NaH2O On the bioload....do you think live rock can actually contribute to the bioload of the tank with its continual shedding? I think the answer to this is yes if we identify that certain rocks from certain areas are comprised both of different organic compounds...
  10. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    " Mike though I don't disagree with your point that calcium does look for a seed surface calcium ions do exist in solution both in natural and synthetic sea water. Ions in solution generally only precipitate when a bond occurrs with another ion example sodium and chlorine. In the case of PH...
  11. ethanriley

    Let's Talk About ~Algae Control~

    No silver bullet but my method> Chitons (Love cyno and hair algae) Phosban reactor 20% water changes every two weeks Wet skimming Change bulbs religously every six months thalassia growing in main tank DSB extended photo period (14 hours) sump with DSB and rubble with 6500 K bulbs blue and red...
  12. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    I pose this as an extended part of the conversation on "rock shedding" and present it partially as a hypothesis. Since live rock is priniciplely made up of calcium carbonate and a few other basically inert compounds wouldn't it stand to reason that "rock shed" is a result of calcium...
  13. ethanriley

    Live Rock Saturation?

    IMO it is highly unlikely that anything viable of the bubble algae survived other than the calcerous portion of its structure. boiling at excessivley high heat plus tumbling the rock as it boils ensures that all surfaces get exposure to the heat and thus reduce bacterial levels to bascially...
  14. ethanriley

    nitrates caused by digging?

    take the crushed coral out IMO and run carbon or phosban media cannisters don't make good filters for reefs IMO no matter how often you clean them.
  15. ethanriley

    nitrates caused by digging?

    I also went back and read your thread again. I can almost guarentee IMO that the cannister fileter filled with crushed coral is your nitrate nightmare. Like I said this is only my opinion
  16. ethanriley

    nitrates caused by digging?

    Remember if your live rock is not properly cured it may raise your nitrate readings initially so don't stop frequent water changes. I say keep the goby he isnt the CAUSE of the nitrate evne though he may be releasing it into the water column this may help you to reduce nitrates faster through...
  17. ethanriley

    Birdsnest Browning

    I am down with the high nutrient idea. I talked to Kevin about something very similar and it was high nutrient related. try small frequent water changes for at least four weeks.
  18. ethanriley

    ZEO Question

    can we see some pictures of these skimmerless bottomless and filterless systems? I am not being sarcastic I am really interested. What are your tank parameters across the board.
  19. ethanriley

    sps polyps extension

    i agree on the iodine overdosing. I do monitor and I am so religious with my water changes i don't think its much cause for concern, but thanks for the headsup. I will add one closing note my buddy Krish put me onto reef frontiers and everyone here is so helpful responsive and pleasant.
  20. ethanriley

    sps polyps extension

    One other thought I notice particluar improvement on polyp extension when i keep iodine and strontium particularly high. i double dose Kent's recommendation for iodine on my thirty long with no ill affects and like I say excellent polyp extension.
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