Mawnkey's 40 Breeder build.

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Mawnkey, Sep 26, 2011.

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I measure using a 1/2 c. measuring cup. Weight is the most accurate way to measure it, but certainly not the most practical. Most people don't have scales at home. lol.
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Yay. :D
     
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  3. ricoop

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    I use a little less then 1/2cup per gallon. Let it mix for a while with a powerhead and the add more salt or water to adjust. I run mine around 1.025 SG
     
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  4. Mawnkey

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    Guys what temperature should i set the heater to?

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  5. ricoop

    ricoop Skunk Shrimp

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    Its a good idea to use a separate thermometer to verify the water temp. I keep mine around 78-78.5. For me to do that I keep my heater temp set at 79.
     
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  6. Bustopher

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    Anyone that cooks should have a kitchen scale. I had to get one after this cookbook I got was all in weight and not volume.

    1/2 cup a gal is good for Fowler(21-23). Add 2 more tablespoons to get it upto reef levels(24-26).
     
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  7. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    Guys I'm concerned about my rodi unit. I just replaced the sediment and carbon block filters. My tds meter reads 7 in and 14 out.

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  8. Mawnkey

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    Some updates, this is taking forever to fill! What I did was add most of the salt needed to a 35 gallon trash can, kept adding ro water until it resolved, and added the water to the tank. I keep checking the salinity to make sure more isn't needed, but of course since the tank is not close to full the needle on my hydromitor just goes straight up.

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  9. exactlyobp

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    Hows the sand storm looking today?
     
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  10. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    It was really clear, but i was unhappy with the aquascape, so... Well you know the rest. Hopefully it clears again soon since its not as bad so i can adjust the scape to how I like it

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