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I've been running my RO booster pump all wrong from the time I set it up. I run my booster though all filters. If any of you visit R2R, you are most likely aware of AZDesertRat, who is an expert on RO/DI systems. He posted the correct way to hook up the booster pump. I'm reconnecting...

Welcome tfktse! If your camera/phone has"white balance," most of the blue goes away.

I haven't looked in a while, but try Craigslist for food grade barrels. You can usually pick them up for 30-40 bucks.

I'm with you as far as my card being replaced twice already this year from other indiscretions. I haven't gotten a letter yet, but if I do I would simply change my password and request a new card. I wouldn't bother with the monitoring.....just get the new card and move on.

Look at the parrot on a stump? Now go back and take a second look. It's a woman carefully painted....do you see her?

We've had the same problem up here around NYC. The tug boats have been running back and forth on the Hudson trying to keep the river open enough for the ferrys to get in and out of NYC. Also, my one kid, who lives in Farmingdale, had a frozen pipe in her rental house.....flooded the...

Wow! Great price and nice looking fish. I already have two Zebrasomas in the tank, and a third would be World War III. Good luck with the sale.....this one won't take long.

I actually think it was 20/20...caught them lying.

The first fish that comes to mind are Tangs....they are algae pigs. However, I would never recommend a Tang for a 55 gallon....too small......Although maybe you could squeeze in a Kole....but I'll let the Tang Police comment on that.

Fred, typically not good with pictures, but that algae looks to be grape caulerpa. If you have fish that eats it, it is just fine. Otherwise, keep an eye on it so it doesn't take over your tank.

I regenerate...and DI came from members who otherwise were going to throw it out. So I actually don't know the origin of the resin.....I'm not picky. One canister lasts me about a year....maybe about 20 gallons of water a week.

Tang policeTang police TANG POLICE Tang policeTang police Sorry Matt, you can NOT put two Zebrasomas in the same tank....they will square off. I'll have to come down and confiscate one of those fish.....I'll be there tomorrow. :o I know this first-hand because I have a Yellow and...

No, your membrane is the rate limiter.

They do not have to be the same microns as what was in there. However, you do want your first filter....the sediment filter....to have a smaller micron size than the carbon block. If not, your carbon block becomes a sediment filter. Coconut carbon is carbon made from cooked coconut...

Agree with Saltkreep88......Buckeye, BRS, Spectrapure, and I throw in there Air, Water and Ice.....can't go wrong with any of them. Just find the one that meets your needs.

RO/DI water is "non-iodized" water. The DI stands for de-ionized, so it's just fine using for testing. I'd reinforce what Jim said....have someone else test. I thought the calcium issue was with early batches of reagent that was being used and it was all "fixed"........unless you are using...

Joe as far as the linked RO/DI, here's what I'd want to know. What is the rejection rate of that membrane. I prefer membranes that have a 98% or better rejection rate. Also, I'm not familiar with those types of DI canisters. Are they refillable or do you need to purchase all new...

Not sure if it was a "Randy" article or not, but I read that incorporation of calcium is in a direct proportion of 3:1 for magnesium (ppm). If mag was too low, the only "available" calcium was 1/3 magnesium. I'll see if I can find the article and get back to you. EDIT TO ADD: THIS is...

Joe, just be aware that not all canister threadings are the same. Just make sure whatever new canisters you buy that they will fit your unit. I'd also replace your membrane NOW as well. Freeze fracturing most likely tore that up as well. If need be, I have a second unit you could...

Chris, your "bad" numbers are "good" numbers to some of use. Alk down to 9......my alk is between 7 and 8 (that's what I target) Phosphate up to 0.02. .......my phosphate is at 0.05.....and you actually don't want zero. Now buck up and enjoy what's left of Valentine's Day! :love_heart: