Wow. Got a pic of the tank. Would love to see what's eating up so much media.
You asked for a FTS this is the DT with is one of three tanks on the same system. The total system is 550 Gallons and the DT is approx. 220 Gallons.
The other tanks are stocked with corals as well.
To illustrate the growth I am adding a picture of my "hedgehog". S.caliendrum
This "Hedgehog" was made the 2015.04.18
This shows two "hedgehogs", one has been sold and the Picture below show the other today (2015.09.13)
If you are having a problem with the effluent decreasing, it is our experience that the following might help.
1) The effluent need to be a steady stream (Not dripping)
2) The effluent line must ascend all the way to the exit. That prevents excess co2 from getting stuck in the line.
3) Adding a sediment filter between the Ca Rx and the neddle valve to prevent sediment from getting stuck in the neddle valve.