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Hadn't thought about that. It is slip. Thanks.
When attaching a PVC drain tube to the bulkheads on my overflow box, do I have to glue it? Will it leak if I don't?
A pic or a brand name might help. Is the drain on the top chamber a drain valve for the collection cup?
This article helped me set up mine. Not sure if it will confuse you more but there is great information in here... A Guide to Using Calcium Reactors...
I bought my whole calcium reactor setup, used, from a local reef forum. Paid $250 and worth every penny. It is so nice not dosing every night and...
Done also.
That's so gross!
I run a calcium reactor, would the kalkwasser interfere with that? When you say small amount you mean like a teaspoon a gallon?
I do run GFO in a Phospban reactor. I have just been battling this algae forever and am trying my best to eliminate it for good. I want to make sure...
Okay just made a batch of fresh salt water for a water change. 0 TDS, Instant ocean salt, 1.025 on the refractometer and getting a .03 phosphate...
The RO unit seems to be fine, the guys earlier were saying you can't measure pure water with a phosphate meter because you will get incorrect...
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So assuming my live rock is already laden with phosphates, how would I check this out? Take a piece of rock from my display and put it in freshwater...
Alright, that all makes sense. I had a hard time believing I had made it this far in the hobby and never heard that. Unfortunately it would have...
So my water before the RO unit is .17 on the Hanna checker. After is .02 My TDS is zero for sure. I don't really have to worry about my source water...
I have been battling GHA for a long time. I have done all the usual stuff, GFO, 0 TDS, water changes (while pulling out as much as I can) beefing up...
Mine can be closed for long periods of time when everything else looks fine. I wouldn't worry about them too much they are real hardy. If they don't...
I would love to switch jobs and do this for a living.
Great looking tat. Thank you so much for your sacrifice!
Signed as well. And just throwing this out there...kind of related About the Seafood Watch Program | Monterey Bay Aquarium
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