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vio

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20-40 ppm nitrate? MMMmmm? u sure ? and you got mostly SPS! How look the corals ? for 225 water and 340 lb. rock u need very,very good circulation, and good Protein Skimmer, nice fresh air on the room, Activated Carbon. Than start very easy w/Biopellets 1/2 they suggest, check after 4-6 weeks.First and First check the Nitrate w/ dif. test kit NOW.
 
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SethKim

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I've kicked off 2013 with adding biopellets to my system. They do work!!!
The bacteria that colonizes on these pellets are AEROBIC!!! So they consume NO3 + O2.
Therefore, oxygen saturation level will drop drastically, suffocating other animals. That is main issue with the Biopellets. (Just like dosing Vodka or Vinegar).

Proper setup method would be:
1. closed loop system that feeds low volume
or
2. full blast, but only few (I mean 1/10th of recommended amount) bio pellets in action.
or
3. somehow supply the demand of Oxygen

For me, I added an air tubing from outdoor to my skimmer, (1/2" ID, ~6' in length) and
a Fan that circulates air on top of my sump.
 

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