As I explained in the 'Pros', I do not understand the chemistry aspect of aquaria very well. My strength is my understanding of the biological. Being an older reefer, most of us set our marine aquariums up using live rock (from the ocean), sand and perhaps macro algae. That seeded our tanks with the diversity of bacteria necessary to keep a successful softie/LPS reef and was biologically sound in it's premise.
With the advances in equipment development that can change the natural balance of a system, this article helped me recognize where possible adjustments might need to be made should I add other methods of filtration. However I do have to say that since my long time method of live rock, sand, macro algae and water changes has worked for me for decades, I am not likely to change now.
With the advances in equipment development that can change the natural balance of a system, this article helped me recognize where possible adjustments might need to be made should I add other methods of filtration. However I do have to say that since my long time method of live rock, sand, macro algae and water changes has worked for me for decades, I am not likely to change now.
I also find the way that it is written fairly average for the section were this article is positioned (General Reefing), it is very disappointing that both reviews on this article seem more of a personal issues with the author instead of being rated on the actual content of the article, both members commented on the discussion thread to post they’re feeling although none seemed to ask any questions regarding the nature of the reviews.
Thanks