Experience w/Triton or DSR system?

[Jcm412]

I have been reading about the Triton method and the Dutch Synthetic Reef system. They intrigue me. I like the thought of less water changes since I will be starting a 300 gallon tank. The results I have seen are also amazing.

Please tell me about your experience with either. What is the true cost? If you have different ne DSR in the USA do you have trouble sourcing anything for the system?

 

[Scott.h]

Weather you pull the trigger is totally dependent on your nutrient levels and bioload, and the capabilities of your filtration system.

 

[Jcm412]

Weather you pull the trigger is totally dependent on your nutrient levels and bioload, and the capabilities of your filtration system.

So, I understand it's relative. Is there a range for cost? I would rather have a higher fixed cost a lower variable cost if that helps. I would gladly pay for better filtration.

 

[Scott.h]

So, I understand it's relative. Is there a range for cost? I would rather have a higher fixed cost a lower variable cost if that helps. I would gladly pay for better filtration.

Specifically what?

Honestly I don't think the meathod is expensive. My one particular tank that's 100% triton I haven't spent any money aside from fish food in 3 months. I test dkh every 1-3 days and that's it. No other testing, no water changes, no trace elements. Weekly I clean the glass, dump the skimmer cup, and refill my top off bucket. That's it. That said, the first month I converted over I bought two test kits, a second dosing pump, core 7 kit, and a few weeks later bought 7 or so trace element bottles. So realistically i spent about $700 that month. All while doing my Old routine 10% weekly (and unnecessary) water changes. But it's done. Aside from a few other bottles I suspect I'll have to buy over the next few months I won't spend anything. Some of the trace element bottles I suspect will last years. Some a year. Now if you don't think you can get away with not doing water changes that would be a different story. Have you let the tank go a bit longer without changing water and siphoning detritus to see how high N and P get? If you have to still buy salt and do water changes that would constitute a triton test after, followed by replenishing good elements you just removed. Possibly followed my a retest soon after. Then another water change. See what I mean? So overall cost really does hinge on how efficient your filtration is.

 

[glennf]

I have been reading about the Triton method and the Dutch Synthetic Reef system. They intrigue me. I like the thought of less water changes since I will be starting a 300 gallon tank. The results I have seen are also amazing.

Please tell me about your experience with either. What is the true cost? If you have different ne DSR in the USA do you have trouble sourcing anything for the system?

This is DSR EZ
No waterchanges, limited testing
Low consumption
low cost, low maintenance.
Minimal technical requirements...
Softcorals don't consume that much supplements to grow.
Alkalinity use = 0,5- 1dkh per day

 

[glennf]

This is also DSR EZ
Full mixed reef dominated by SPS
No waterchanges, require more discipline with testing. More control, Extreme (record) high consumption due to growth.
Low maintenance, more supplements needed to keep up with coral buildup.
Colors are controlable by finetuning the nutrients levels within the DSR system.
Minimal technical requirement
Alkalinity use: 4,85dk/day

 

[Snookin]

How many burner accounts does DSR have?

 

[glennf]

Also DSR EZ
No waterchanges, Low maintenance, low consumption, low cost. Running on full leds.
LPS and zoas are also very nice
Require slight more alk monitoring than a softcoral population, but still very limited testing.
Alkalinity use 1-1,5dkh/day

 

[glennf]

How many burner accounts does DSR have?

Quite a few.
if you believe in conspiracy's rather than people trying to participate and share experiences. [emoji6][emoji6]


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