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Welcome to 3Reef! You will find that the typical SW tank does not use a cannister filter, but it can be done provided you clean it often. Agree...
Sometimes I see a ****e spot on one of my fish. Turns out to be a small copopod usually, luckily. Is the fish showing any signs of sickness,...
Thanks ADR, I do so trust your educated advice on matters such as this. I'll be changing it out ASAP
Thanks and thanks for the links. I'll try my lopcal Menards first.- you know, the one where I got the bronze one!
It only 'sees' 0TDS RO/DI water- and yes I realize it's more corrsosive technically. I may change it out for a plastic one, but this one is so...
And Conflictingly, found this one: So why bring this form of pump to your attention since 99.9% of all hobbyists do not use this type pump? Good...
And, I found this from 2007: Re: ??tank safe metals?? the only metal that would not react and release chemicals and contaminants into the water...
Thanks guys (Edit) guys and gals: , so far my search has only found this, and it's about Ca reactors for use in Reef Tanks: What to look for in a...
I PM'd AzDesRat, He hasn't got back to me yet. I'm using a bronze ball valve to fill my storage container with RO/DI. I open it for about...
The article says use 1/2 tsp. I use about 2tsp a day, and don't use vinegar. I'm going to try the vinegar.
Nice find, I want my next to be a 180
That's how mine has been set up for over 18months- with no maintenance. My tap is 145TDS Shoot, even my RO drinking water fro mthe small tap on the...
3 fish in a 10g?- yes, it's overstocked, even small fish. You going to disrupt the whole 'space-time' continuum. ;-) Welcome to 3Reef. You...
Yes, if it's cycled awhile, and params are good, by all means, add the corals you want, softs and LPS as you know are usually added first, but if...
Thanks, I think? ;-) I'm always looking at things, extra pieces, various packing pieces for items like in the medical field, etc., and saying to...
Yep, and the Kh (Alk) is a bit on the high side. Softies tend to be very hardy though. Curious, where are you located? Reefers around me make...
Wearing a Helmit by any chance? Glad you had no serious injuries
+1, agree with every post he has made about your problem. And No- you're not regretting getting a RR tank!
My wife, while intelligent- has no real clue about my system- and that's OK though. When I narrate and talk when we have guests, she always seems...
Time to get your own RO/DI- spectrapure makes probalby the best for the money system. And time to start buying salt and mixing your own- EASY to do,...
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