LifeReef Skimmer Upgrade Part 2

Installation of the Mazzei Venturi is now complete. The larger ID if the Venturi itself along with the air intake are producing a much greater mass of air input. These photos were taken just after the install, so we will see how the skimmate looks shortly after.

LifeReef Skimmer Upgrade

With increasing bioload related to growing corals and fish alike, I was looking to maximize my protein skimmer performance. The current upgrade was a 3.75" height extension for contact time. The next installment will be replacing the current Venturi with a Mazzei Venturi to increase air volume. The extension is already showing great results but I imagine the Mazzei will blow me away.

SPS Photos May 2019

May Water Test Results

I received my water test results back from AquaMedic and confirmed my suspicions ok phosphate levels. I was surprised with the high iodine and low magnesium however. To combat the high Phosphates I reintroduced Phosguard media to the sump and will harvest less chaeto from the refugium. 

To boost magnesium I added Two Little Fishes ReMag to the calcium reactor. Iodine levels will have to be reduced through water changes and the assistance of activated carbon.

I will send out water samples in another 30 days to determine how well these changes are impacting the previous results.