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Thanks for the clarification Paul B , mechanical filtration part I forgot but here we are discussing about treating external parasites aren't we ? can't that be done with uv also ?
For some reason new hobbyists have not been introduced to the wonders of a diatom filter.
Thanks for the clarification Paul B , mechanical filtration part I forgot but here we are discussing about treating external parasites aren't we ? can't that be done with uv also ?
Probably because of the work involved maintaining/cleaning/recharging it. That, and there's no app you can download to operate/monitor it from your phone.
So any updates
So I am very late in the game but loved this thread. I used to use the vortex on my Discus tanks and loved them. Because of the poor design for saltwater. I never thought to use them in a reef setting so I went out and bought a Nu clear cannister filter that has a micron filter. I have it hooked up to a mag 12 in my sump for my 93 cube (60 gallons of water in a 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank) . Charged it in a 5 gallon bucket with about a cup and a half of DE powder, No poweder running around the tank . All is well. I have known ich in my tank so will keep you guys posted. Currently battling with a powder brown with Crypto
Hi @svogun. I'm glad you mentioned the nuclear filter - I've not used it - but it is basically the same design of the DIY I put together from an old oddyssea canister filter.
I usually try to hang these directly on the tank rather than the sump - but on the sump will work provided you have enough flow through the tank. Also - if Ich or velvet is severe at the moment - watch were the fish are sleeping and direct spare powerheads (or other sources of flow) directly into those spots. This will help diminish the severity of the outbreak by keeping the fish out of theheaviest infestations.
A couple of questions for you-
Which model of Nuclear are you running? I'm running the 533 which is the 25 micron
Is it the 25 micron filter?
What is the pump rated for in GPH (I can check - you said Mag12)? 1200 GPH
How big is the tank? DT is 93 gallons with a rubbermaid 100 gallon sump filled with about 60 gallons. Also have a 20 gallon long fuge that goes directly into the sump. Running a reef octupus 160 skimmer, and do an autowaterchange with Apex DOS of about a gallon per day.
Types and numbers of fish with and without ich? The only fish with ich is the Powder Brown. I have an african flameback, one orange diamond goby, a foxface, and a yellow assessor basslet.
Can you post pics? A video clip would be awsome... I'll see what I can do when I get home.
I expect you'll go for up to a week before you'll have to recharge - maybe less - but keep it running for 2 weeks - possibly three and you should be over the "crisis" and the fishes immunity will take over.
Good luck - please keep us posted.