Matrix without Seachem questions
Lot of good comments in this old thread. At some point I will try to bring in the questions and responses into this thread as a good second source for the information. Unfortunately any pictures associated with the original thread have been lost.
Original Matrix without Seachem thread (yes, it's very long!)
Post 85 - the start of the fun
As information develops, I will continue to edit this post number.
Approximately 275ml Seachem Matrix was measured out and added to the Marineland C360 filter. The material was added to the 2nd tray from the top. No other filter media is in the filter.
Approximately 275ml General Pumice Products was measured out and added to the Eheim Professional II filter. The material was added to the 2nd tray from the top. No other filter media is in the filter.
The test solution will be Blue Ribbon Clear Ammonia which contains 3.5% ammonia.
Blue Ribbon Clear Ammonia MSDS | MsdsDigital.com | Search our SDS online database free | Material Safety Data Sheet
Initial target will be 4ppm ammonia. I am using fishforums.net/aquarium-calculator
Calculator to calculate how much ammonia to add. I also will be using a spreadsheet to log how much ammonia is in the water prior to adding additional ammonia. Barring a few occasions, I will be trying to do daily measurements thru the entire cycling period.
Additional Data:
* Each tank holds 10 gallons of water. I am estimating each filter holds about 2 gallons of water. For the purpose of this test, I will be inputting 12 gallons of water into the above calculator.
*
KH = 7 german degrees.
GH = 12 german degrees.
Ph = 7.6. Temperature will very as the tanks are sitting on the back porch in summer time.
* Turnover rate in each tank will be very high considering the filters that are being used.
* The filter output is aimed towards the water surface to give a good ripple effect to help keep oxygen levels high.