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That helps make the point for the effectiveness of flushing on startup, something I have not been paying attention to. Thanks.
Question: During your 6 minute flush, how high do you see the TDS (ppm) creep up before coming back down to its running level, and what is that level?
Good information, where did you source your solenoid valve for the ATO from?
I'm in the processes of replacing my trash can with a 75g tank for storing RO/DI. Here is where I got the tank. Seems very well made, what was...
For our RO/DI storage, I purchased a new Rubber-Maid, hard plastic, trash can, cleaned it, drilled a hole near the top to mount the float, drilled...
We have chosen to store the RO/DI water (35g Rubber-maid trash can) and mix on demand. For planned water changes, a day ahead of time just as you...
I like what ReefSparky said "...there's no correct answer." For us, we use a siphon from the DT to a bucket on a chair and will probe around the...
It looks like you found some beautiful places to visit on your trip.
Thank you Matt. You seem to find those interesting bits of marine news...
Buried in Dr. Fragenstien's post: http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-lighting/t5s-q-54866.html is a good explanation as to how often and why. In...
I'm running a 8 x 54wt T5s using a mix of bulbs to set the color of the tank. Why, because they are much, much cooler and consume significantly less...
Hello, I have the 8x54wt current setup. It has a single, flat reflector, with ~45 degree "wings" on the edge of the reflector. It does make...
When I got my order of Florida Ceriths, it took just a bit of time for them to come out and start moving around. There were a few empty shells, but...
Thanks for sharing!
In short, no, a fridge is not built to cool a continuous heat load. What you will find is that the compressor will soon over heat and burn out....
Interesting question, looking at the compatibility chart on Live Aquaria: Marine Compatability Chart, you could believe that Lg. Angles, Tangs,...
When I purchased my tank, it came with a Sea Clone 100. When used as a hang on the back skimmer, I have found it to be only barley usable, but when...
Be sure to look around, DR Foster & Smith has the same chiller for a bit less. The 1/10 hp is rated for up to 130 gallon systems.
The "bottle water cooler" works, just adjust the number of bottles you add to the tank to control the rate of cool down. We got our chiller from...
We were using the 1 liter water bottles to help bring down the tank temp. They freeze quickly and were easy to manage. Our tank was a 75 gallon...
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