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Recent content by decimal

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    Lightining options from budget to rich man folk

    So many opinions on light. I think everyone has different constraints. For some it may be budget, performance, preference, bias or whatever. I personally like the light you get from T5 lights but the led’s bring the shimmer. Cost aside, imo best is halides. They bring a full spectrum and you...
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    Help me figure it out...

    Did you say you’re using an API test kit? If you are serious bout finding out what’s going on, I would suggest you use Hanna testers or, alternatively, do an icp test. That should give you the information needed to pick a direction and make solid choices vs shooting in the dark. Just mho.
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    Waterbox 150.4

    Nice… that looks pretty sweet !!
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    rodi filter problems

    Basics.. contact the water co and get a report. It should tell you if they are adding chlorine, chloramine or whatever. Make sure you’re using a low ppm solids removal cartridge (1 micron or below) as the first stage. Then the carbon stage (s) can be wide open like 5ppm. If the carbon stages are...
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    generac

    I have a genny but it is always a pain to deal with. The generacs are nice but always seem to need service. In a pinch, and if you don’t want to spend 8-16k on that, an easy solution I came across (think it was a convo here with @foos) is a high power inverter. Hook it up to your car battery and...
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    Do you recognize this scumbag that stole a torch from Oceanlife?

    Pretty bold.. somebody has got to know that guy lol. That’s just outrageous.
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    rodi filter problems

    How’s your ro unit set up now (how many stages, micron sizes etc.)?
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    Knocking off the dust, after a decade...

    If you can, Dump the lid and switch to a pendant led like Kessil or whatever. that should resolve the heat issue. It seems a lot of people mod the hood with stronger computer fans (around $30) and/or additional vents but looks like you already figured that out lol.
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    Knocking off the dust, after a decade...

    Nice start. Love the macro.
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    For Sale Sps Fragathon

    Indeed.. excellent looking corals and fresh cut has always been my preference. Thanks.
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    Knocking off the dust, after a decade...

    The other noteworthy thing that deserves a closer look is the way water chemistry is handled. The basic 2 part and 3 part now works so well that a lot of people have given up their Ca reactors and moved to dosing elements. The availability and accuracy of ICP tests has improved as well allowing...
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    Knocking off the dust, after a decade...

    Yea it took me a minute to get a grasp of what’s new. Everything has really come a long ways. The waver makers/ powerheads are super and the understanding of how to approach a successful reef tank has really been fine tuned. Of particular note gyre technology. The way it moves water is...
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    Knocking off the dust, after a decade...

    Welcome back. As someone who left in 2012 and came back in 22 (or thereabouts) a lot of what I remembered had changed. how has your experience been?
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    Adding sand to existing reef aquarium

    As far as I know, rinsing only makes a difference if the substrate is seeded. I rinsed and used a pvc pipe to the bottom of the tank and a 4”-2” reduction to sort create a funnel. Worked pretty well. Could aim deposits as needed. Minimal dust and disturbance.
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    Tank movers

    Well, I don’t think David is in houston anymore and I’m not sure what other options for moving a tank there are. Has anyone used these guys before?
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