New to Triton Looking for advice

[spsewell]

Hello, Im new to the Triton method. I will be sending in my first ICP test within the next week, followed by beginning dosing.

Its a 60g mixed reef, using a Trigger systems Triton 26v2 sump, Reef Octopus 110SSS skimmer, Various 4 return pump. Tunze LED fuge light, and T5/LED hybrid for main display.

I am using Tropic Marin pro reef salt and did a 25% water change today, and intend on doing at least 2 more in this next week to make sure it is balanced out. And I will start testing Alk daily to get a base line for dosing.

My current main issue is Cheato flowing through the weir and into skimmer section, causing the skimmer to crap out. I placed a #7 mesh screen over the weir in hopes that it will help with it.

Any other tips or helpful thoughts on the Cheato? Anything else I should do, or think about doing before I begin dosing?

/r
Sean

 

[Tjm23slo]

Hello, Im new to the Triton method. I will be sending in my first ICP test within the next week, followed by beginning dosing.

Its a 60g mixed reef, using a Trigger systems Triton 26v2 sump, Reef Octopus 110SSS skimmer, Various 4 return pump. Tunze LED fuge light, and T5/LED hybrid for main display.

I am using Tropic Marin pro reef salt and did a 25% water change today, and intend on doing at least 2 more in this next week to make sure it is balanced out. And I will start testing Alk daily to get a base line for dosing.

My current main issue is Cheato flowing through the weir and into skimmer section, causing the skimmer to crap out. I placed a #7 mesh screen over the weir in hopes that it will help with it.

Any other tips or helpful thoughts on the Cheato? Anything else I should do, or think about doing before I begin dosing?

/r
Sean

Before you start Triton give reef moonshiners a look. You can use the same setup, near zero water change, US sourced elements, pick you Alk, Ca Mg preference but Brightwell is suggested.

 

[darkcurrent]

I'm in a similar situation, looking to setup a Alk, Ca, Mg setup and currently researching options. Any pointers to where this may have been discussed previously?

 

[Tjm23slo]

Take a look at the following thread. Some say it’s cult like. ;-)

Reef moonshiners program

I did a search in the forums and ran across a few threads where it is mentioned, but no real discussion. So who all is using the reef moonshiners program/dosing elements on their tanks? Who is having success with it? I'd love to discuss this further as it has me a little intrigued.

www.reef2reef.com

Facebook group take a peak under announcements. Similar to Triton but more flexible.

Facebook

www.facebook.com

 

[Scurvy]

My current main issue is Cheato flowing through the weir and into skimmer section, causing the skimmer to crap out. I placed a #7 mesh screen ove

I wound up having OctoAquatics build a tray to place after the fuge for floss to catch stray chaeto. Not perfect but I went from skimmer issues weekly to 3 or 4 months before needing to clear the pump.

 

[Julian@Triton Verified Sponsor]

Before you start Triton give reef moonshiners a look. You can use the same setup, near zero water change, US sourced elements, pick you Alk, Ca Mg preference but Brightwell is suggested.

I think you are lost. This forum is for people seeking advice on TRITON and not somewhere to advertise other products.

As the innovators of ICP analysis of reef aquariums, TRITON has been proven to be the most successful, flexible and cost effective way of maintaining a reef aquarium without the need for water changes. Not "near" zero water changes, actually "zero" need for water changes.

See here for the differences between TRITON and the rest:

Method-Compare

The most experienced in solution based water chemistry in the industry. Continuing to revolutionise reef keeping worldwide since 2008.

www.triton.de

Good luck with whatever method you choose but please stick to general forums or your own when trying to promote your brand of choice.

 

[Julian@Triton Verified Sponsor]

Hello, Im new to the Triton method. I will be sending in my first ICP test within the next week, followed by beginning dosing.

Its a 60g mixed reef, using a Trigger systems Triton 26v2 sump, Reef Octopus 110SSS skimmer, Various 4 return pump. Tunze LED fuge light, and T5/LED hybrid for main display.

I am using Tropic Marin pro reef salt and did a 25% water change today, and intend on doing at least 2 more in this next week to make sure it is balanced out. And I will start testing Alk daily to get a base line for dosing.

My current main issue is Cheato flowing through the weir and into skimmer section, causing the skimmer to crap out. I placed a #7 mesh screen over the weir in hopes that it will help with it.

Any other tips or helpful thoughts on the Cheato? Anything else I should do, or think about doing before I begin dosing?

/r
Sean

Back on topic

I will discuss this with Ehsan and get back to you but I know that a grid or course mesh has been used by other TRITON users to great effect.

 

[spsewell]

Back on topic

I will discuss this with Ehsan and get back to you but I know that a grid or course mesh has been used by other TRITON users to great effect.

Thank you for the reply, I ran out and picked some up and have it in place now.