BCReefer
pro stoner, newb reefer
So alot of locals around here say using tap water is fine and they've never had algae problems but I've been dealing with green coraline for too long now and want it to stop. I can't afford a RODI unit right now so I'm pursuing other options.
Its cheap to get huge jugs of RO water from the store. I was wondering if someone could explain why I need the DI, and how i could get that done cheaply.
Also, I'm planning on getting a lawnmower blenny at some point, mostly to help with the hair algae. Do they eat green coraline? Would be fantastic if he could keep both under control. I'm aware I'll probably need to feed him something extra, ill figure that out when the time comes.
Other possible factors:
-my lights are about 8 months old (216W T5 in 55 gal), I only have basic corals, so i can probly stretch a few more months of them.
-my protein skimmer is a cheapo ebay special, ive been thinking a new one is in the cards. would this affect green coraline growth if it didnt work perfectly?
-flow? i have an 800 GPH, skimmer pump (500GPH) and another smaller (100GPH or so) for a back corner slow spot.
-i only feed once a day, i pre-rinse and repackage, and the fish get pretty much all of it so i doubt phos is the issue. It always comes up close to 0. Nitrates are also pretty well 0.
So to summarize:
how essential is the DI? Could it be creating too much algae?
do lawnmowers eat green coraline (and hopefully not the purple)?
muchas gracias
Its cheap to get huge jugs of RO water from the store. I was wondering if someone could explain why I need the DI, and how i could get that done cheaply.
Also, I'm planning on getting a lawnmower blenny at some point, mostly to help with the hair algae. Do they eat green coraline? Would be fantastic if he could keep both under control. I'm aware I'll probably need to feed him something extra, ill figure that out when the time comes.
Other possible factors:
-my lights are about 8 months old (216W T5 in 55 gal), I only have basic corals, so i can probly stretch a few more months of them.
-my protein skimmer is a cheapo ebay special, ive been thinking a new one is in the cards. would this affect green coraline growth if it didnt work perfectly?
-flow? i have an 800 GPH, skimmer pump (500GPH) and another smaller (100GPH or so) for a back corner slow spot.
-i only feed once a day, i pre-rinse and repackage, and the fish get pretty much all of it so i doubt phos is the issue. It always comes up close to 0. Nitrates are also pretty well 0.
So to summarize:
how essential is the DI? Could it be creating too much algae?
do lawnmowers eat green coraline (and hopefully not the purple)?
muchas gracias