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Don, you’re talking to a limited number of people who don’t have swimming pools for fish tanks. Not many of us use 1000W heaters. I’m a Jager believer, but they only go up to 300W....and they are glass. I’d suggest posting this over on RC or R2R.
Trivan, thanks for your concise DIY but I still have a few questions. Where exactly did you purchase the bearing and although I have large pullers, where do you get that mini bearing puller?
0.5 ppm phosphates is very high. You need to lower this number. What is your water source (tap or RO or RO/DI). Hopefully it’s RO/DI and if that’s the case, I’d start with water changes where you’re siphoning up the cyano.
I think you’re a poor parent! Taking away your kids play kitchen and basketball hoop….what’s wrong with you? Your kids will probably need psychotherapy when they get older.
I’m going to be a nice guy and take away all that cabinetry and tank so that you can give your kids back the play toys...
I became “first hand” aware of the devastation of our reefs when Ken Nedimyer of Coral Restoration Foundation came and talked at one of our meeting about 1 ½ to 2 years ago. I dove the Florida Keys in the early 70’s and found the coral plentiful….didn’t even give it a second thought. Ken...
From the BRS FAQ:
"•Bacteria require small amounts of phosphorous to metabolize nitrate properly and phosphate levels theoretically could be a limiting factor for this system. For this reason we recommend not using phosphate removal products like GFO during the initial phase where are you are...
What pump do you have?
When’s the last time you soaked the impeller in vinegar?
What happens over time is that the magnet (which should spin freely on the shaft), calcifies to the shaft. This causes for the pump to run a little “rough.” I’d first clean the pump well and see if that...
You have diagnosed and identified the problem yourself. Now it is a matter of time to get your numbers back in line. I’m also hoping that your recording of a phosphate level of two is wrong….that is out-of-this-world high. Even 0.2 would be considered very high and definitely effect coral...
Anyone interested in adding Brittle Stars to their CUC, come and get ‘em. This is from my weekly cleaning of my filter sock.
I also have an abundance of Asteria is someone is looking for a little snack for their Harlequin Shrimp.