Probably once a year. My next job is to give the Chiller a bit of a 'flush'. The throughput has dropped dramatically so it needs a clean. I shall just leave it where it is and disconnect the in/out pipes. Then connect another two pipes and use a plastic container to hold a pump. The water/white vinegar mixture will then just circulate from the container through the chiller, with the output going into an old sump sock to stock any crap from re-circulating. Does that make sense?The sump in the S650 is starting to look a bit ‘funky’ so I might need to get the python water changer out shortly, well over the next few months anyway..... when I can be bothered...
I always used to do water changes from the sump but since installing the DOS system that’s stopped.
How often to you clean yours out ?
Yes perfect. I tell you what’s worth a try this stuffProbably once a year. My next job is to give the Chiller a bit of a 'flush'. The throughput has dropped dramatically so it needs a clean. I shall just leave it where it is and disconnect the in/out pipes. Then connect another two pipes and use a plastic container to hold a pump. The water/white vinegar mixture will then just circulate from the container through the chiller, with the output going into an old sump sock to stock any crap from re-circulating. Does that make sense?
Good tip.Yes perfect. I tell you what’s worth a try this stuff
https://www.kilrock.co.uk/product/kilrock-k/
It was recommended by DD to remove calcium carbonate from the Deltec flow meter and it works a treat, just dissolves it. It’s a lot more powerful than vinegar although vinegar works it’s just slower.
The Kilrock is ideal for tight areas
i have a Duncan of a similar size and I find it is really happy just sat on the sand.Here’s another comparison picture of a Duncan coral in the new tank
The first picture was taken 15th February 2020 and the second 10th May 2020
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Yes I add a mix of the new reef energy AB plus mixed with reef roids every Sunday in the new system and I even turn the Abyzz down to a set level to stop water going back into the sumpDo you use the Energy A+B at all on the new tank? I am at the end of my old stock and will start using the new stuff sometime in the coming few days.
Well I picked up 4 new fish, nothing exciting.....You have been too quiet. I know from experience this means you have been buying something. What did you get?