Hi!
I am attempting an experiment to accrete minerals from seawater to grow a calcium layer on metal in a saltwater tank. I am running into some issues chemistry wise, because later on in my experiment I plan to introduce coral fragments, but I need to avoid things like chlorine buildup, iron, and ion loss in the water itself.
I'm wondering if anyone can guide me on a way to mimic what an Apex system might mitigate, but at a much simpler/cost effective level? I am not in a rush to introduce anything live to this tank, so as long as I can create consistent accretion I am happy to tweak the water quality again and again.
So in short, 1.) does anyone know how I can minimize the chlorine buildup that will occur around the anode in my system? 2.) due to metal needing to be the accretion substrate to complete the circuit, does anyone know how I can stop intrusion of iron into my system? 3.) Is there a manual (or digital at a low price point) way to dose for ion concentration?
I am able to "plumb" this system however I want, initially I was hoping for a static system to make my life easier, but if flow through is what will fix most of my issues (besides the chlorine) then maybe that's the way I need to go. I already have access to more advanced types of water quality monitoring like a ysi/sampling, which is why I am reluctant to go full scale with an Apex system.
Thanks in advance!
I am attempting an experiment to accrete minerals from seawater to grow a calcium layer on metal in a saltwater tank. I am running into some issues chemistry wise, because later on in my experiment I plan to introduce coral fragments, but I need to avoid things like chlorine buildup, iron, and ion loss in the water itself.
I'm wondering if anyone can guide me on a way to mimic what an Apex system might mitigate, but at a much simpler/cost effective level? I am not in a rush to introduce anything live to this tank, so as long as I can create consistent accretion I am happy to tweak the water quality again and again.
So in short, 1.) does anyone know how I can minimize the chlorine buildup that will occur around the anode in my system? 2.) due to metal needing to be the accretion substrate to complete the circuit, does anyone know how I can stop intrusion of iron into my system? 3.) Is there a manual (or digital at a low price point) way to dose for ion concentration?
I am able to "plumb" this system however I want, initially I was hoping for a static system to make my life easier, but if flow through is what will fix most of my issues (besides the chlorine) then maybe that's the way I need to go. I already have access to more advanced types of water quality monitoring like a ysi/sampling, which is why I am reluctant to go full scale with an Apex system.
Thanks in advance!