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Being the first one to take a walk in a freshly fallen snow. (I used to carry an early morning paper route and loved the beauty and solitude at...
I agree, the phospates are what will bring out the brown algae. If you use tap water for water changes, you will never get rid of it. If you used...
Don't worry about using water changes to 'catch up' the diatom algae (brown dusty stuff) will die off by itself as the tank ages. It's just part of...
This is the RO/DI unit I bought. I like it and have had no problems at all. I like the fact that he sends you an extra set of all the filters...
1. Yes, the 6x3 value is the floor space needed in the sump for the skimmer. 2. The 24" is the vertical clearance needed for the height of the...
[IMG] Refering to your picture, The overflow box will drain through the standpipe (2) until it reaches the bottom of the downward pointing spout....
Per Marineland's website The Deluxe: Click-Set Temp Select Dial Fully adjustable for superior accuracy. Double-Sealed Safety...
Just looked at amcarrings post. The same model!!;D
Premium Aquatics Carries this model, this is the one I bought. Several EBAY vendors also carry this model. The nice thing about it is the ATC...
Don't know if this will work for you, but Premium Aquatics sells this nano sized skimmer. Mike
Yes, a skimmer will help a lot with water quality. You don't say in your post what you have or want in your nano. Fish only, you should be able to...
Even then buy a refractomer that measures sugar/alcohol content. You want good beer right?;D
April 1st and I'm not fooling! ;D Seriously, you want to make sure your tank has cycled. Do you have at least a basic water test kit? Ammonia,...
I played around with a swing arm hydrometer for a year! Avoid all the issues, buy a Refractometer. I bought one of these. No doubts, lab accurate,...
1. Most of the RO/DI units use 1/4" poly tubing, the same as an icemaker. And yes, the tap is the same type. Going from a Hose Bib in the laundry...
That's true Jason, didn't think of that. Mike
Welcome to 3 Reef!! There are no stupid questions!:) RO/DI (Reverse Osmosis/DeIonized) water has had the impurities, chemicals and and organic...
Boy I need to start checking my spelling better before I post:o ;D Mike
Asilefx I would definitely NOT try to move or level the tank with water in it. Even during a water change you are not going to remove enough...
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