Sumps are optimal environments for mold. Consider the type of interior finish under the tank. I try to make sure it’s at the very least a high gloss white finish so it’s easier to see the mold and also easier to clean it. Mold colonies on bare wood are sometimes difficult to see before they get completely out of hand, and almost impossible to fully wipe off without harsh chemicals. Tip: Many airborne spores can be sterilized using ozone. After cleaning as much mold off surfaces as you can, run ionized O3 through your skimmer every night, with the cabinet fully enclosed. The sump mold problem may not go away completely, but you’ll have 95% of the mold propagation managed using this technique. The most important thing to mitigate is the health risks, and enclosed ozone in the sump for an hour every night when the lights go out is the best way to keep it contained.
After a little research, I found some interesting info on using Nori sheets. Feeding a lot of Nori can cause other nuisance algae to pop up. I'm wondering if you cut back or find an alternative to the Nori would clear up all the algae you got going on.
Hello. I just happened to have your video pop up in my UA-cam feed today. I like your reef. How Old is it? You have some really good growth on your Torches, Goni and SPS. I currently have a Nano reef tank that is 1.5 years old. I am looking to move into a 200 gallon Penninsula soon.
They’re off of Amazon here in the states…. They are called “Vornado Pivot3” And I just liked how they looked and their size -- luckily they work great too. Here’s a direct link: a.co/d/0NFfBPY
Great update. New Corals look good 🔥👏👌🙌💯
Sumps are optimal environments for mold. Consider the type of interior finish under the tank. I try to make sure it’s at the very least a high gloss white finish so it’s easier to see the mold and also easier to clean it. Mold colonies on bare wood are sometimes difficult to see before they get completely out of hand, and almost impossible to fully wipe off without harsh chemicals.
Tip: Many airborne spores can be sterilized using ozone. After cleaning as much mold off surfaces as you can, run ionized O3 through your skimmer every night, with the cabinet fully enclosed. The sump mold problem may not go away completely, but you’ll have 95% of the mold propagation managed using this technique. The most important thing to mitigate is the health risks, and enclosed ozone in the sump for an hour every night when the lights go out is the best way to keep it contained.
Great video man I like it. Nice job.
I appreciate it!
super set up and video!
After a little research, I found some interesting info on using Nori sheets. Feeding a lot of Nori can cause other nuisance algae to pop up. I'm wondering if you cut back or find an alternative to the Nori would clear up all the algae you got going on.
Looking good! I wish I could keep a powder blue and a CBB in my tank. Tried several times and they don’t make it past QT.
Yeah…I’m actually surprised that the only two fish that get at it regularly are the PB and the Foxface.
Hello. I just happened to have your video pop up in my UA-cam feed today. I like your reef. How Old is it? You have some really good growth on your Torches, Goni and SPS. I currently have a Nano reef tank that is 1.5 years old. I am looking to move into a 200 gallon Penninsula soon.
So going back on my build thread on n R2R looks like around October 2022 is when I introduce water. So that’s like almost 2 years…🎉 😅
Always exciting when corals start encrusting.
Could you tell me the make of the fans.
I am based in South Africa, summers here are terrible.
Thanks
They’re off of Amazon here in the states…. They are called “Vornado Pivot3” And I just liked how they looked and their size -- luckily they work great too.
Here’s a direct link: a.co/d/0NFfBPY
That coral that incrusting is called a Cyphastrea
What did you use to shoot this footage?🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Thanks…I wish it could look better. I’m just using my handy iPhone 12 Pro Max. And an orange lens filter.