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Replaced Skimmer

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by JByrd, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. Jan 8, 2009 #1
    JByrd

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    As you know I was able to replace my Coralife skimmer with a new Octopus Extreme 200.  I have been battling GHA for alittle while.  Also, my next purchase is a Phosphate Reactor.  But with that said will this new skimmer help with the battle against the GHA or will this continue to be a big problem until I can get a Phosphate Reactor?
     
  2. Jan 8, 2009 #2
    B-Rad

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    That depends.

    what is your phos level in your tank?

    All you may need to do is step up your water changes.

    How about your nitrates?
     
  3. Jan 9, 2009 #3
    Wayne1

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    Agreed with B-Rad, it seemed my phophate reactor helped a bunch. But water changes are the key.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2009 #4
    Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

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    You may also want to check the TDS of your source water, i was having a problem with my RODI unit and was topping off with high TDS water for a couple weeks causing a pretty good GHA bloom in my prop tank. I hate that stuff@!
    I am going to be picking up a bunch of emerald crabs soon. I would start doing water changes like crazy, but with the price of salt nowdays, i think ill try the green emerald crabs first.
     

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