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I am going through internal debate on whether I can afford the Remora or can I afford not to and get something lesser that I eventually be unhappy...
Thanks for the input captivereefs. Fortunately I am still in the planning stages of this tank so I can play with designing a sump with some of the...
I was counting on the fact that the salt will fix any bacterial problems as long as I just make enough top out and changing water for a few days.
I think I may have to go gor the Oceanic. It was that IO or Coralife. You guys seem to be in agreement. Now I am going through the sump or not to...
Thanks for the links, Omard. I've got a 20gal tank laying around that might work well as a sump. Being new to this I am researching everything I can...
I really like what I am reading about this salt mix online. In as much as all the discussion of RO water and not having it laying around the quick...
I did find Oceanic salt at Petsmart. However the department manager did not know if they are going to continue carrying it or not as it was a new...
Boomer, that is exactly the article I was looking for. I am getting ready to set up a reef aquarium and I am configuring a computer log so that I can...
Home Depot has the aquarium safe sealant for $3.50 for a small tube. Big Al's has the same stuff for $8.00 a tube for the 10oz (caulking gun size)...
Thanks for the info on waste amounts. What an interesting way to go..."He was killed by pure drinking water"... Some what like the Salt...
I am not finding much information from the manufacturers about the amount of wastewater produced by an RO/DI system. Are there any numbers out there...
I am going to start this tank with a plenum. I have read a lot of conflicting views on this subject from the DSB concept to the no substrate concept....
GARF has some great stuff on making what they call aragocrete. I am making my own rock per their recipe, so to speak. 1 part portland cement (I used...
I have been looking at this DI unit and another one by AquaFX. RO seems to create a lot of waste water. I suppose that is fine if you have...
I agree Seawillow. I want to stay with the same product all the way through. I will check into Oceanic. I do have a Petsmart closer than where I...
Thanks guys and gals I am a newbie!! Guess I'll give Coralife a try. Faster isn't always better but cheap and convenient do fit the bill at this...
Thanks OmarD and Craig...great suggestions. I will feel a little better armed with knowledge. 8)
Any thoughts about Coralife salt...I have not used it yet..just curious 'cause the price is right. ;)
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