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  1. RickD

    I just changed my filter floss out last night and may still have some on the the floss. there...

    I just changed my filter floss out last night and may still have some on the the floss. there are typically several dozen. I can save the floss out. I just checked and there are still several that a nice and red, but curled up. I can bag them. Let me know.
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  2. RickD

    Where to buy Hanna phosphate Reagent

    Any know of a LFS selling phosphate reagent? HI713?
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    Having a 3D printer

    Yes, with some limitations. Get with me DM to discuss.
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    E-Marco

    I layered super glue (liquid) combined with reef sand then you can emarco and shape it the way you want. Superglue was very strong like the mortar. Phamily94 showed me his technique and his tank is full of long shelves.
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    Having a 3D printer

    spelling…nylon bolts
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    Having a 3D printer

    Depending on your slicer settings, the tolerance is fine. If they are tight, you can use a tap/die, but it’s not needed. The bolts will snap with too much force because printed along the thread. You can use my long bolts and it will work better.
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    Identification Shrimp-like

    That was my first thought. Thanks.
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    Identification Shrimp-like

    Cleaning out my floss and noticed this little creature. This is the best image I can get. It looked like a shrimp and what appeared to have claws. I thought it was only shrimp I have is cleaner and pistol. Any ideas?
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    Mixing different vendor two-part dosing

    I ran out of Fritz 2-part Liquid Calcium, instead of buying Fritz again, can I just mix my own (like BulkReef) and dose with that mix? I’m guessing yes, but want to be sure.
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    Having a 3D printer

    You get spoiled when you have a 3D printer to support my reef hobby.
  11. RickD

    Aquarium Grounding

    Same thing happened to me a week ago. I typically have towels on the ground to catch any spills, but this time I did not. I was shortest path to ground. My GFCI never tripped, but I got a nice jolt. I checked the stray current with my multimeter and pulled a plug one at a time - it was my...
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    Tank shut down cleaning questions??????

    This is how we clean the salt chlorinator for saltwater pools. Every 2-3 months it will leave calcium deposits on the electrodes and usually use 1:4 ratio. Vinegar is very weak. Just use goggles and be sure to mix downwind.
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    Reef Cleaners?

    I got an order from them last week. They had a lot in stock a few weeks ago, everything was good except I was disappointed with the amount of visible pods. They aren't known for that, but I tried to see what they can deliver.
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    The Floor Joist Headache

    I know it's an older post, but I've used and endoscope (link) in the past just to give me a start. Drill a small hole on one end then use that to get an idea how the joists are running. Not sure how it would hold in saltwater, but it is water proof and small enough that I though about using it...
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    What’s your current ATO and what will you buy next?

    In my old setup the direct method was leaving RO unit in a timer and it was directly connected to an ATO which was my top off. The doser was also tied into the timer so I would dose kalk into the reservoir. It went this method because I didn’t want my ATO, that was dosed with kalk, to be...
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    What’s your current ATO and what will you buy next?

    At my previous house I did this, but didn't have a backup system in place and got my ceiling wet a few times. (tank was on the 2nd floor). In my new home, I was going to add the Tunze water valve (link) to this, but with two tanks I opted to use a reservoir. I do prefer the direct method to...
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    What’s your current ATO and what will you buy next?

    I had purchased a used unit, but i think they had it for five years and took the tank down for a 1/2 year before i purchased it Sensor was most likely a pulled cable, they are sealed with epoxy so you can’t resolder the wire.
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    What’s your current ATO and what will you buy next?

    Recently bought a Tunze Osmolator. I had a float valve. I love the Tunze and support is great. I have both models (3152 and 3155). I prefer the 3155. The 3152 in my QT and both 3155's in my other tanks. I had a sensor go out and and needed the firmware reprogrammed and Roger @ Tunze...
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    Recommendations for reef lights

    I run AI hydra 26 HD on my Nuvo 40g and Kessill A80 on my Nuvo 10G Cant beat the shimmer with the Kessil, although the wifi controller on the AI’s are pretty nice. The 40g is still on the new side; both tanks the corals are doing well. I don’t think you’ll go wrong with either one. Sent...
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    Running a DSB pros and cons

    The goal is have no gas exchange, 4” will give you a lot of layers. Again, if I had to do a DSB, then, i would do a remote DSB so in case i needed to clean it, the i could detach and clean it and you don’t have to worry about the critters inside mixing it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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