Is this reactor overkill for a lightly stocked 29gal biocube w/ custom sump, I have a lot of lps but only frag size sps, but have a bubble algae prob.
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That developers from having too much nutrient in the water colum. Took me a month of 53 micron sock filtering to get the levels down to clean for sps corals. As far as the size of the reactor, I'd have to say no. I have two of these - one for carbon and one for gfo. Even if you fill it all they way top the top with gfo, gfo can only absorbe phosphate until there is zero. The. The phosphate sits there until more phosphate comes along.... Mine work great at this btw. Happy reeling.
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These rectors are very versatile so it depends what median and water flow you pump through it! It will work for a tank up to 150 gal. I have two on my 72gal with different types of media..... I need to know your exact plans for the reactor. Different types of media require different flow rates.
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No, not if you use it according to the instructions. You should really determine the cause of your bubble algae and what ever you do, don't real the bubbles in your reef.
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It's working great so far for my 90 gallon. It should he just fine for your cube. Also try adjusting the duration of your lights during the day and stay on top of your water changes. Good luck
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These rectors are very versatile so it depends what median and water flow you pump through it! It will work for a tank up to 150 gal. I have two on my 72gal with different types of media.....I need to know your exact plans for the reactor. Different types of media require different flow rates.
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I agree with A. riches 100% I too have a 29 gallon tank and use 100ml in an AquaClear 70, my tank is understocked and my organic waste is minimal so I only recharge every 6 months and my water quality remains impecable, the ammonia is 0, the nitrites are 0 and crystal clear, Purigen is truly amazing stuff if used correctly.
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Depends on the rest of your system. I have it installed in a small 4 gallon and the plants exploded in growth when I used it. When I stopped, so did the rate of growth. Otherwise, there weren't any issues and I have no algae problems.
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I have a 37 gallons planted tank and it's working for me. I'm using all 3 light modules though. So you may want to consider doing the same thing.
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This would help move the water. Great pumps i really recommend the cobalt's over most others. They are silent and last forever. But if you have red cyano algae yea just this powerhead won't fix the issue. You need to really check your parameters and if those are in a good place i would highly recommend Chemi-Clean - 2 gStuff works wonders. Just make sure to read and do what the instructions say. I had a full red tank once. The next day it was gone with this stuff. And corals opened up also. If you have a bad bacteria outbreak like red cyano algae i would recommend both. This would help move the water. Great pumps i really recommend the cobalt's over most others. They are silent and last forever. But if you have red cyano algae yea just this powerhead won't fix the issue. You need to really check your parameters and if those are in a good place i would highly recommend Chemi-Clean - 2 gStuff works wonders. Just make sure to read and do what the instructions say. I had a full red tank once. The next day it was gone with this stuff. And corals opened up also. If you have a bad bacteria outbreak... » Read More This would help move the water. Great pumps i really recommend the cobalt's over most others. They are silent and last forever. But if you have red cyano algae yea just this powerhead won't fix the issue. You need to really check your parameters and if those are in a good place i would highly recommend Chemi-Clean - 2 gStuff works wonders. Just make sure to read and do what the instructions say. I had a full red tank once. The next day it was gone with this stuff. And corals opened up also. If you have a bad bacteria outbreak like red cyano algae i would recommend both. « Show Less
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Yup it working for my 30g anemone/lps tank. I don't think the flow is SPS strong, but flow is great. Keep in mind that my tank has almost no rocks with a return pump of 500gph. Perhaps you can keep one of the koralia. Let me know if you have questions.
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McKAy105, Did you buy this? I am shopping for LED lighting for my 30" deep 150g tank, and would love feedback or other recommendations! Thanks!
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I have this unit, with UV, running two small fountains, one on the outlet line from a submerged bio filtration canister. My pond is small, oval 110 gal. buried live stock trough. It totally cleared my green water in 4 days. it is over kill for my setup but I'm moving up from tiny to this to larger next year. I would go with 2 in in a 2400 gal set up possibly. Company not great with follow up, UV bulb inop has not sent new one. Real attitude on phone, they wanted 35 bucks + postage for a bulb i git for 13 buck also from Amazon.
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I have a 35 gallon tank with three large Koi (well they are large now). It works a treat but keep direct sunlight off the tank if you can, the bio-stone has trouble keeping up with the algae if it is left in direct sunlight every day. I am on my third stone now (each last 2 - 3 years) but it is a cheap and very effective item.
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i think soi'm happy with mine on a 90 gal reef.i did however do some slight mods- an aqualifter pump to enhance the venturi overflow & get rid of bubbles- upgraded the skimmer pump to an ASM G1 (with a slight mod) for greatly improved skimmer action
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I only have a 29 gallon and my tank is loving the lights. My personal opinion is that it would be better to run two with a 60 gallon. Current is great though. You will love it!
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Twin 30 or 40 gal tanks with an automatic change-over regulator would be a pretty good working arrangement. Keep in mind, the bigger the tanks the heavier they are when you take them in to get filled. ;-)
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Point the pump at the glass, not down and that should help. .. I have 2 on my 29 biocube and have no issues.. A 240 is not enough in a 20 gallon if used alone so I would at least pick up another 240 for the opposite side .. Do you have enough rock or is the flow getting obstructed down ? Mine are placed mid level in tank and again are pointed at side glass
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I've never done a 100 gal tank, the largest was a 55 gal. It was a new tank which I set up and immediately added the Tetra Safe Start. I put a modest number of fish in the tank once temperature and aeration was going and fed as usual. The bio cycle was complete after about 4 days with no spikes or burps. I did not, however, overload the tank. Have also used it on established tanks when changing filters totally out etc. with great results. It makes the water a bit cloudy at first but clears within just a few hours.
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I have a 29 gallon and am barely getting by. Soft coral only, Some LPS,no Acans or SPS. I'm selling mine on eBay next week.Customer service is spotty at best.
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I assume your question is for oxygenating fish, and not hydroponics, so.....I used 1 of these per 250 gal container with 50-60 adult tilapia in it. Realize that you will push less air the longer the tube feeds are, and 9 40s would have to be 6 ft minimum runs on the perimeter, even if you centrally locate pump, so i would probably use 2, just guessing......They are very noisy, mine lasted just over a year ( warranty time ) but i have since found some info on how to rebuild the diaphragm, so i might raise my 1 star review
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I use the Marineland plant light on a 18X18X18 cube with great success. I started with two to be sure of adequate light for the plants but two produced excessive algae so I stored one and use one.