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I'm not suggesting you buy another one. Maybe if the store you bought it from would replace it, then try that one before giving up? I just know a digital display reading of a test is a million times easier to read than a color strip match test.

OK Sunny. I'm just going by how mine works and according to what the directions say. Not trying to argue with you, just making absolutely sure you have all the facts before you scrap a $50 purchase, lol. If you keep getting a reading of S.Lo then something is obviously wrong because that's...

Sunny, that part in red is incorrect. When you see the C2 display, you have a few minutes to mix the reagent in the vial before you press the button... but even if you use 2 vials and have it ready... you still need to hold the button in until the 3 minute timer starts (and then wait the full 3...

I upgraded your account to paid member as of last night after receiving the payment James. You should be able to access all those other forums now.

Steve, can you post a few pics of your stand and tank and show us where you are getting readings where it's not level? Maybe a visual will help us figure out where the problem is. From what I gathered so far though, stand is level but tank on the level stand isn't. That sounds like the top of...

I do this too. I think that's why they provide you with 2 vials. One for the baseline check, one to mix in the reagent.

Chris, What's the height of that sump? More specifically, what's the height of the far left baffle? That chamber looks pretty deep if you're intending to put a skimmer in there. I believe the recommended water level for the SRO 3000 is 6" - 10" (and it shouldn't be higher than the outlet...

Sunny, the phosphate checker doesn't work like the alk checker. You may not be using it correctly, as I discovered when I first got it and used it. The issue I was having was when I put the vial mixed with the reagant back in (C2) and pressed the button to proceed... I didn't "hold it in until...

I had to go to my grandfather's 80th B-day party today, so couldn't make this. Ed, great job for trying to organize something to help these people in need. I'll have to make some time to do my part as well. Hope you had a chance to make some peoples lives a little better today.

Great news Olivier! Don't forget to ask for help when you need it.

Wow Taz, that's a crazy night. Glad it was taken care of right away and you, Kelly and the kids are all safe. If you went to sleep before you noticed it, things could have been much worse for you out there in the woods. Pete, glad you finally got power back. I was beginning to think the...

Marc Levenson has a whole page full of sump designs. I don't recall seeing any with a frag tank built into the sump... but maybe you can get some ideas from other designs to figure it out. Or, you can just email Marc and he can probably come up with something you'd like...

I had a voice mail at my office today from a company in S. Plainfield. Apparently, they just got a whole big shipment of generators in stock if anyone is interested (I don't have details on brands, sizes, prices, etc. since it was a voice mail message). The number is 732-489-1093.

Glad to hear things are getting better Phil. Don't lose hope on the nem... it might still pull through. If you have a ton of asterinas, maybe you should get a harlequin shrimp to wipe them out? As for the vermitids... probably not a bad idea. At least pull out all the rock that you can and...

Good advice also Nikki. Salinity probes don't last forever and do eventually go bad. Dave, if you have a refractometer, I have some calibration fluid that I can let you borrow to make sure it's accurate. Or, if you don't have one, I can lend you mine to check it.

Welcome Active (you're welcome by the way... it wasn't too much trouble) and Jim.

Wow, you guys can't catch a break. Really feeling bad for everyone right now. :(

Dave, the first thing I thought of is the fact that you have your tank in the sunroom. IMO, this causes some instability with regards to your lighting because the longer summer days will provide your tank more light. Now that it's winter, the days are shorter and your corals are getting much...

Thanks for the excellent explanations Paul!

Good to know if my VorTech craps out on me. Thanks Dave. I happen to have (2) x 6v batteries at work (they're 4.5 amps each). Do you think I could daisy chain them to get a total of 12v? I'm guessing it probably won't be as powerful... but I could probably still get limited use out of them...