| Re: Siporax
Years ago, surface area of the biomedia was hyped to the extreme. Each manufacturer gave "reasons" why their media was "best". This reached it's height when trickle filters were all the rage.
With today's use of large, powerful skimmers, and live rock, the need for this large area of biomedia is greatly reduced. In other words you don't likely need it at all. Your "understanding" (siporax, due to its large surface area, is about the best bio filtration available) while not wrong, is not quite how things are looked at today.
As far as copper and other meds go. The most important rule is never ever medicate a reef tank. The next The most important rule is never ever medicate a reef tank. The third The most important rule is never ever medicate a reef tank. .... Well, you get the idea. Always treat in a QT tank.
As for too much flow, it depends upon what you are keeping. Some corals and fish love it. Others would be damaged. If everything looks good, you are doing fine. Like anything else it can be over done, but you really have to work hard to do it. |