HIATT/HDL carbon filtration

[jesserettele]

Anybody have pro's vs. con's on the total carbon filtration system? I'm basically starting from scratch. 135 gal. reef with a few fish. I hear that the tribase system removes almost all the nitrates and nitrites, but what about the proteins? Also doesn't carbon remove/absorb some of the minerals that you want in the water for a healhty reef?

[Bill S]

I've been using this system on my 215 for about 4 months. The jury is still out. Fish seem to be doing well, along with anemones and softies. The SPS... Well, the biggest problem there is that I let my salinity drop out of control a few weeks ago. We'll see how they do.

[cpreefguy]

http://www.maast.org/index.php?name=...amp;highlight=

[Bill S]

BTW, if you want to SEE my setup, just let me know. You are welcome to come by. I'm going to set my daughter's nano up with it.

[jesserettele]

Thnaks, that would be great. I am going to meet with a water main contractor tomorrow for 12" diameter PVC for making some DIY carbon tubes. Did you use the fiber wrap torpedos? I should have all the parts together in about three more days.

[Bill S]

If you want this to work, just buy the whole package from Richard/Mark. If you try and fool with it or short cut it, it generally doesn't work well...

[jesserettele]

I talked with Mark at length and the only thing that I am changing is the canisters to replace the torpedos. I will still have the correct flow rate, correct amount of carbo, and correct amount of ph rock. I also ordered parts from marine depot to make a spray bar with four adjustable outlets.

[jesserettele]

I am going to move this to the DIY section. There is just not enough info out on the HIATT system yet.

[jesserettele]

pics of my project are in my gallery. hope it works.