Howdy all,
I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm having difficulty getting my pH about 8.0. On my smaller tank, I plumbed a reactor with CDX into my skimmer and had great results, raising pH consistently by 0.2 - 0.4 points.
I want to do this on my larger tank. However... I am going with the Miracle Mud process, wherein you only run your skimmer for 6 hours a day, and let the refugium handle the rest. In addition, I'm running very low on NH3 and PO4 again, so I will not be running the skimmer at all and the refugium lights minimally for a while, until I get my nutrients back up.
Unfortunately, it's very difficult to run air through the CO2 reactor when the skimmer isn't running
I was thinking about a dedicated old school air pump and air stone, but I doubt that it will get the same contact that a skimmer impeller does. thoughts? suggestions for brands/types?
I could also just run the skimmer for the aeration effect, and just let the effluent drain back into the sump when I don't want to actually extract any crud. But it would be a PITA to constantly have to empty the cup before opening the valve.
There's also using a second, small skimmer without a cup at all.
I'm sure there are better ways I'm just not thinking/aware of. Any insights are appreciated!
--Ron
I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm having difficulty getting my pH about 8.0. On my smaller tank, I plumbed a reactor with CDX into my skimmer and had great results, raising pH consistently by 0.2 - 0.4 points.
I want to do this on my larger tank. However... I am going with the Miracle Mud process, wherein you only run your skimmer for 6 hours a day, and let the refugium handle the rest. In addition, I'm running very low on NH3 and PO4 again, so I will not be running the skimmer at all and the refugium lights minimally for a while, until I get my nutrients back up.
Unfortunately, it's very difficult to run air through the CO2 reactor when the skimmer isn't running

I was thinking about a dedicated old school air pump and air stone, but I doubt that it will get the same contact that a skimmer impeller does. thoughts? suggestions for brands/types?
I could also just run the skimmer for the aeration effect, and just let the effluent drain back into the sump when I don't want to actually extract any crud. But it would be a PITA to constantly have to empty the cup before opening the valve.
There's also using a second, small skimmer without a cup at all.
I'm sure there are better ways I'm just not thinking/aware of. Any insights are appreciated!
--Ron