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  1. Phyl

    have you seem these lights

    Are the temps on the right the colors they come in? If so the 6500K might make a good coral growth light (though I'm obviously not positive). They would make good grow lights for the fuge, though.
  2. Phyl

    new to reef keeping starting new 70G

    Marco rock is not live rock. It is dry. And just to be clear, you can respond to purchase from folks, just not start your own WTB thread.
  3. Phyl

    How to store clean water with Cati-Ani unit...?

    The solonoid should hold the supply water... no? I would expect it to.
  4. Phyl

    How to store clean water with Cati-Ani unit...?

    In the last drawing he removed the second float switch. I'd rather use a solonoid. :)
  5. Phyl

    What are you TDS readings before/after RO/DI?

    How long did you let it run for before testing it? What is your water pressure going into the membrane? I would post this in the AWI forum and ask them for assistance. They could probably tell you quite easily what to look at next.
  6. Phyl

    new to reef keeping starting new 70G

    Welcome to NJRC! One overflow can handle 600gph, typically so the Mag7 makes a good choice. Can be a bit loud, and tends to heat the water in the summer (like any water cooled model would in sump or out). As for the powerheads, I'd sooner stir the water with my hand than use a mod'd maxijet...
  7. Phyl

    How to store clean water with Cati-Ani unit...?

    The main unit says (in German) do not use hose clamps. Those connections are designed to leak before putting up with pressure. The unit would probably self distruct over time if put under pressure (that or it isn't good for the resins or some such). We had a Ca reactor that we built out of...
  8. Phyl

    How to store clean water with Cati-Ani unit...?

    You definitely need an ATO device to control a solonoid. It can't work any other way.
  9. Phyl

    MOVED: Effects of Sporicidin on Reef Tanks

    This topic has been moved to Advanced Reefkeeping. http://www.njreefers.org/forums/index.php?topic=8935.0
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