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Running 2 years on dsr without waterchangesAnother option search Glenn Fong's DSR systems. This is what got me into the no water change mode.
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Running 2 years on dsr without waterchangesAnother option search Glenn Fong's DSR systems. This is what got me into the no water change mode.
I started 2 tanks on DSR without waterchanges, first one( red sea max130) I sold after 2 years, got a bigger one, and with succes it is almost 2 years old . It all depends on patience and trust...My two cents is that it’s definitely possible (as reefers have proven over the years) but I wouldn’t go that route before the tank has matured (1 year, give or take) and settled down.
I just think that a new system is a bit to unstable and would benefit from regular water changes.
my only two issues are;
#1 accumulation of contaminants: stuff will undoubtedly accumulate over time. Everything from airborne contaminants being added to the water by the skimmer to stuff you might introduce by sticking your hands in the tank.
#2 I like to keep a very clean sand bed, free of detritus. I’ve tried various critters but I find that they mostly turn over the top 2/3 of it, leaving the bottom layer full of crap.
That is why I have active carbon in my sumpwhat may enter can also exit
there's something you don't see every day.I would change some water but not every other week. I change maybe 20% of my water about 4 or 5 times a year and my reef is almost 50 years old.
I don't believe in too many water changes and actually feel it is detrimental.
Unless of course an emu dies in the tank.
I use the ez- trace and follow a DSR hybrid system but run a carx and dose strontium weekly. Do you run the full DSR easy system?Another DSR user here, using the EZ version.
I use the ez- trace and follow a DSR hybrid system but run a carx and dose strontium weekly. Do you run the full DSR easy system?
Yes I did. Who distributes it in the US now? I have enough trace for probably a few years. Currently dosing only 3ml in my 120 and just started 1.5ml in my 45 frag tank.Yes using the full EZ system, do you order trace from Seaflower? There is a US distributor now which helps a lot with shipping cost
Please let us know. I would be interested in checking it out. I tried to read up on it. But could not follow and the availability of the products in the US was bleak. Hopefully I can follow your advice. Thank you.Yes using the full EZ system, do you order trace from Seaflower? There is a US distributor now which helps a lot with shipping cost
Hello reefer punk; are you running a genuine/accurate/dedicated DSR method, i.e. Glenn's products & filtration method, or a hybrid ?Cant complain ♀
Yes I did. Who distributes it in the US now? I have enough trace for probably a few years. Currently dosing only 3ml in my 120 and just started 1.5ml in my 45 frag tank.
May want to try the carbon product down the road. This is my 120 today at 6.5 months since startup.
Please let us know. I would be interested in checking it out. I tried to read up on it. But could not follow and the availability of the products in the US was bleak. Hopefully I can follow your advice. Thank you.
Simply stunning. I would be over the top if my tank looks a little like yours. Great Job!!Cant complain ♀
If @James spinn will google that, he will end up with this !!!Yes it is possible. Google Reef Moonshiners Guide and it will explain everything I promise.