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Remove the collection cup and place a piece of filter floss on top of the intake tube/nozzle and then replace the collection cup. I did thisd whith mine and was surpirsed how much quieter it got. I have mine in the living room and you can hardly hear the tank running. Even guests comment on how...
Definitely a huge thanks to Aaron and Kathy for having us invade your home. The food was great and plentiful. You guys put on quite the spread. I know myself, Dawn and the kids had a wondeful time.
Aaron, very nice zoa collection you have going.
It was great to see everyone once again.
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The bacteria that convert nitrites are the slowest ones to grow. The ammonia reducing bacteria populate quicker than rabbits, that is why you have a high nitrite level and low ammonia. Let it run it course. You can try bumping the temp up to about 82-84 degrees as that will help the bacteria...
Ice Probes are only good for a max of 10-15 gallons and even then it's only a 1-2 degree pull down. On a 46 gallon you're looking at 4-5 of them, and at $150 each with the controller, plus shipping your looking at a cost of at least $600. That would buy you a nice sized chiller for the tank.
A filter sock in the drain line going into the sump will help with the bubbles also. It will break up the flow going into the sump so the water doesn't crash in and make bubbles. Just be sure to keep it clean as it will catch all the debri coming from the tank.
Yes. The pink part in the middle appears to be the oral disc, the mouth would be in the center of that. Depending on the size of the anenome, the mouth may be hard to spot.
One thing to try is to put a 90 degree elbow on the intake of your pump. Face the elbow towards the bottom of the sump. This will draw the water from the bottom while the bubbles will float to the surface and pop. It also gives you more room before your pump will run dry from lack of top off or...