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DBTC: Seeded Polyp Lab Genesis Rock

Jestersix
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I could really use this, my tank is currently cycling, I can even trade for a fresh one as I'm using the same biomedia, located in San JoseView attachment 78017
No need to replace @tribbitt 's either, they're meant to be shared. After a couple months you can clean it off and drop it off with myself or @Srt4eric
 
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got in line after talking to @Darkxerox when I met him today.. he shared some great insights and recommended that adding these to my tank may also help with the high nutrients situation.. Anybody who has 1, please let me know if this become available
 
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@Darkxerox - how would these bricks fix high nutrients?
Missed this. So I've read online that anecdotally they provide lots of anaerobic space for bacteria to grow and do denitrification. My current tank with 4 blocks was running a deficit for months until I started ammonium dosing. Never had that happen before in any of my systems. It's either that or the 5 maximas (or a combo).

Also I had another rapid death for the lone survivor torch, @Mike Yasin are you coming to the swap? I think I need some reseeding for my poor LPS. Or @CaseyP if you have yours ready.
 
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Missed this. So I've read online that anecdotally they provide lots of anaerobic space for bacteria to grow and do denitrification. My current tank with 4 blocks was running a deficit for months until I started ammonium dosing. Never had that happen before in any of my systems. It's either that or the 5 maximas (or a combo).

If this is replicable, I am starting to get interested :). I cannot imagine the clams are doing the heavy lifting, but they will probably contribute. I would love to see my nitrates bottoming out.
 
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