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I think the goal is all playsand will start being treated, I saw a thing on the news not too long ago about a child getting very ill from his sand box, something about a bacterial infection, long story short he had a open cut or something and was playing in the sand box, the next day child was...
Some sands are now being treated with anti bacterial treatments, I wouldn't know how to test for it but I would make sure it is just plane old sand and not treated with anything, I personally only use stuff that is specially for aquarium use. I feel it's better to be safe than sorry, so I save a...
Mike,
You'll like the 12k it seems to be the best of both worlds just enough blue for the colors and growth is pretty close to running a 10K. I really don't like the 14K it's a little too blue for my taste, growth isn't that great and it seems duller than the 12K (not as bright)Hope that helps...
I use the epdm method, they way I sealed it at the bottom corners is by using the epoxy putty that you use to mount frags. the only thing I had to due on my other sump (40g) was use egg crate to hold the baffles in place I'll post some pic's tonight.
I run the 250's on both my systems, they can be a little bit of a pain to dial in but I am happy with them, my corals and clams are too. Can't beat the price for the reactors that's why I went with them. I couldn't afford to spend $300 + each for a reactor.
Every year our development has a huge garage sale and there is always people selling them cheap, my nextdoor neighbor got a playhouse, castle and log cabin all for under $100. It runs memorial day weekend, but I would suggest getting here early. I know there will be people selling them. ;D it is...
If you shock the pool after heavy use and once a week you shouldn't have a problem with the PH, chlorine on the other hand burns off with the sun, I use one of the floating thingy's and check it twice a week. When I first got the pool I used to listen to the pool places and spent way too much...