To Klir or not to Klir

[Butuz]

Guys, I like the appeal of “no socks” routine every 3 days. I have a Red Sae Reefer 250 where I converted the native ATO into a small refugium (3g). Loaded with marinepure block and seachem matrix, plus a little bit of chaeto and tons of amphipods (see the pic below). The only way I can get Klir is by permanently removing this refugium. My chaeto isn’t growing fast, despite Kessil A80 Tuna. My nitrates are high at 10, phos at 0.1. I like to feed heavily, so I think the rolling Klir may actually work better than my current setup.

Need opinions/suggestions on whether to get rid of this small ATO and move to Klir. Thoughts?

 

[Gablami]

I think if you’re framing this decision more as a “what is better for nutrient export” I think the Klir will win hands down.

The small fuge that is not growing much has other minor benefits, pods, possibly improving pH, hard to say. As long as you don’t have a mandarin or something that needs the source of pods, I would encourage you to go for it!

 

[Chad3407]

Those n04 and p04 levels are fine

 

[Butuz]

Those n04 and p04 levels are fine

Thank you guys. Just ordered Klir from BRS and have two sock holders/trays coming from fishtanksdirect, so I can cut to fit Klir. Despite the labor that went into that refugium with drilling, pipes, etc, I can’t resist another opportunity to lessen the maintenance burden. Thanks again.

 

[WillH]

You get this up and working? I have been hesitant because of the mixed reviews

 

[Butuz]

You get this up and working? I have been hesitant because of the mixed reviews

Got Klir from BRS, assembled it, but have not installed yet. I need to tinker with the sock area in Red Sea 250 to make sure it holds 1.5 inches of water above the sock tray line. I have something in mind, may even get to it tomorrow. Will post as soon as done.

 

[Butuz]

You get this up and working? I have been hesitant because of the mixed reviews

Installed. Slight problem with the sensor not working, but the motor is, so until they fix the sensor, I have to press to move fleece. Had to dremmel the heck out of it to eliminate sharp edges and make the bottom plate fit reefer 250. Full details are under page 10 of my build below.