 Re: The Evolution of a Filtration System Part 2
As I said, that picture is my "BEFORE" picture of my sump. I have been using bio-balls in the "from tank" side for years now (probably 10yrs or so). I used them as a cheap alternative to live rock. The only way they can work that way is if you keep them sumberged 24/7. I was using other parts of my system to reduce the nitrates produced by the bio-balls (not much, I thought, but measureable). Then I started hanging out with my German friends at meerwasserforum.com. After a few conversations with them, I realized that I was definitely producing MORE nitrates than I should, and that if I would remove the bio-balls that I would have nitrate levels that were not measureable.
So, that brings me to the next chapter of my series, which requires a new picture, and an explanation of what it is I'm trying to accomplish NOW. 
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[glow=Black,2,80%]58g Reef, 20g Sump/Refug, Euro-Reef ES5-2, Eheim 2213[/glow]&&&&[glow=Black, 2, 60%]Wrassman[/glow]&&&&
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