DangerDave
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Remove it. The pump is labeled exactly where each RO line will come in and out of the unit.
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Finally starting up the tank I got 2 years ago
- Thread starter Aeb1419
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Remove it. The pump is labeled exactly where each RO line will come in and out of the unit.
Ok. Update. Tank is still cycling. Tested only nitrate and pH and got the following.
Nitrate: 52.4
PH 7.8
I used an ammonia test strip and definitely still seeing ammonia (hard to tell since its just the color changing kind but maybe about 1.0ppm.
Refugium light crapped out on me. The guy I bought from threw this in free, Iguess I know why. It was the H80 kessil. It was nice and I liked the fact that I could control the light intensity in the future if refugium starts working too well. Any suggestions on what type of fuge light to get? Dont want to apend $100 but maybe I should to have the control of oight intensity? Also has to be able to penetrate deep enough as the refugium is long about 16” height.
Was looking into the tunze eco chic light but not sure if it will be enough light.
Nitrate: 52.4
PH 7.8
I used an ammonia test strip and definitely still seeing ammonia (hard to tell since its just the color changing kind but maybe about 1.0ppm.
Refugium light crapped out on me. The guy I bought from threw this in free, Iguess I know why. It was the H80 kessil. It was nice and I liked the fact that I could control the light intensity in the future if refugium starts working too well. Any suggestions on what type of fuge light to get? Dont want to apend $100 but maybe I should to have the control of oight intensity? Also has to be able to penetrate deep enough as the refugium is long about 16” height.
Was looking into the tunze eco chic light but not sure if it will be enough light.
just some updates.
Added GHL controller for to monitor temp and pH. Tank has been pretty stable. Parameters are as follows
pH: 8.1
Alkalinity: 6.8
Nitrate: 28.9
Phosphate: 0.1
Salinity: 1.026
Calcium: 420
Not happy with the alkalinity but dont want to start dosing just yet. Everything looks fine at least. Was using salifert but got hanna dkh so will see what reading I get and compare.
Added GHL controller for to monitor temp and pH. Tank has been pretty stable. Parameters are as follows
pH: 8.1
Alkalinity: 6.8
Nitrate: 28.9
Phosphate: 0.1
Salinity: 1.026
Calcium: 420
Not happy with the alkalinity but dont want to start dosing just yet. Everything looks fine at least. Was using salifert but got hanna dkh so will see what reading I get and compare.
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Been also dealing with what I think is micro bubbles. It makes the tank look a little cloudy. Every1 thinks im crazy but I know I can see it, especially when I look through the side of the tank. Im adding a pic but not sure if you can see it. But no sure what is creating it. Maybe my main pump in the sump?
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The tank is looking nice!! Keep up the good work!!
And the alk just trying to bring it up slowly.
Thats mighty nice of you. Although I live an hour plus away. Have to see how I can plan it out, maybe after work since I might be a little closer.
