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  1. downbeach

    Dual Heaters

    I'm with Paul on the Jager's, so I went with the Hydor THEO. These units need to be fully submerged, or they will shut themselves off. I replace mine every couple years. As mentioned, don't trust the internal thermostats in any heater, turn the heater knob so it's a little higher than the...
  2. downbeach

    Refractometer

    I usually start by cleaning the glass with some RO water, and drying it with a soft cloth/ paper towel. An ATC refractometer is designed to compensate for temperature, but you should allow your sample to sit for about 30 seconds before taking a reading. So, I'd place a few drops of the...
  3. downbeach

    New Generator

    I leveled out a place next to the garage, near the door, and placed 6 of the 18" square pavers from Lowes(I already had 4), for a foundation.
  4. downbeach

    New Generator

    Thanks guy's, the weather is supposed to be in the mid 50's by mid week.
  5. downbeach

    New Generator

    OK, shed if ready, I still have to bolt it down to the 18" square concrete pavers I used for a foundation, so I'll wait for a warmer day to do that.
  6. downbeach

    My Future Reefer Kimberly

    Congrat's Juan.
  7. downbeach

    My 2 month old 250 DD

    Great looking tank, nice upgrade. I really like the Marquesan Butterfly, beautiful fish.
  8. downbeach

    My 80 gallon rimless SPS tank

    You're in good company there, with Mark and Rob to name a couple.
  9. downbeach

    My 80 gallon rimless SPS tank

    Looks great, what part of the state?
  10. downbeach

    TanksNStuff's 75G to 120G Upgrade

    Looks great George.
  11. downbeach

    New Generator

    I picked up the shed today, and got a veteran's discount on top of the quoted price, so I made out really well. It's a snap to assemble, I already have the base, sides and doors on, all I have to do it snap/screw on the top and associated hinges. I'll put the roof on after I've finished...
  12. downbeach

    where to but RO canisters in NJ?

    I might be too far, but I have an extra if you want to make the trip(exit 4 off NJTPK).
  13. downbeach

    Tank temps for sps keepers

    I have my controller set at 78, with a differential of .5 degrees.
  14. downbeach

    C Balance 2 part dosing. Who uses it?

    Not surprising, since he's the president of the company.
  15. downbeach

    C Balance 2 part dosing. Who uses it?

    Here's the math using BRS for both Soda Ash and Calcium Chloride, and TLF C Balance. 1 gallon of dry Calcium Chloride is $17.09 @ BRS. Using recipe #1 it yields about 7 gallons of solution which works out to $2.40 per gallon. 1 gallon of dry Soda Ash is $17.09 @ BRS. Using recipe #1 it...
  16. downbeach

    New tank! (40 breeder)

    Looks great, Meagan.
  17. downbeach

    November Meeting: Home of mnat and NikkiT

    Great meeting, thanks to Mike and Nikki for your hospitality. I was nice to see some old faces, and meet some new.
  18. downbeach

    November Meeting: Home of mnat and NikkiT

    OK, it's 11:40, I'm on my horse.
  19. downbeach

    November Meeting: Home of mnat and NikkiT

    OK, LMK I'll be leaving here about 11:30.
  20. downbeach

    November Meeting: Home of mnat and NikkiT

    I usually take Rt. 70, but if you don't get any takers, I can go up I-295 past Bordentown. Have John PM me address.
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