Getting Started

Jonathan Schor · May 30, 2017

I know this is probably discussed else where but I need some help getting started with Aquaforest.

I have a LPS/SPS reef tank and wanted to convert to the aquaforest system. I am running GFO in a phosban reactor and carbon in a BRS reactor. I have live rock and live sand. I recently stopped all dosing to allow the parameters to drift downwards. I am using TM standard salt.

I can gather that I should change to AF Reef Salt with 10-15% water changes weekly. I should also start dosing the Pro Bios and NP pro at the same time.

I was planning to dose component 1,2,3. When should I start doing this?

Also, not sure if zeovit is needed here. If so can I just put the zeovit, GFO, and carbon in the the phosban reactor?

Is there a need for other biomedia?

Thanks for the help.

Anirban · May 30, 2017

Yes, 10-15% water change for 4-6 weeks. Then shift completely to reef salt.
You can start dosing the Pro bio s and NP pro but start with half of recommended dose.
You only dose components when you need them to maintain the ionic balance. If the is a need then start dosing them but all at a same amount.
Zeovit is not necessary and need more fine tuning so you can skip it.
You don't really need any other biomedia but you can use life bio fill which contains pre-packed probiotics and can help in maintaining probiotics balance without dosing.

Jonathan Schor · May 30, 2017

Anirban said:
Yes, 10-15% water change for 4-6 weeks. Then shift completely to reef salt.
You can start dosing the Pro bio s and NP pro but start with half of recommended dose.
You only dose components when you need them to maintain the ionic balance. If the is a need then start dosing them but all at a same amount.
Zeovit is not necessary and need more fine tuning so you can skip it.
You don't really need any other biomedia but you can use life bio fill which contains pre-packed probiotics and can help in maintaining probiotics balance without dosing.

Is there a timeframe to start feeding coral in the system?