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Guys - I am doing some more work on my controller. I was wondering what options you, as a reefer, would look for in a controller if you were to purchase/build one?

@David looking good. Good to know it fits in your system.

nice looking system. I find it ironic that the founder created his controller (the apex) cause the current market units cost too much money and I am building mine cause the current market units cost too much money lol. Its nice that they added wifi to their

By what I can tell the Alk is at the bottom like @art13 said. This is one reason I use different graphs for each element I test for (so I can see the fine change in each). I agree with @redfishbluefish about checking your doser setting and making sure everything is working correctly.

FYI I live in an apartment and can't install my RO/DI unit. I hook it up to my sink each time I need to use it and then put it away when I am done. This might be a temp solution for you.

@Reefabout again thanks. Now my colors are ok but I do think they can be better. My nitrates are at 0 and my phosphate range between 0 and 0.2 I now have more research to do which makes this hobby great learning something new everyday.

I agree with @art13 in the long run getting an RO/DI unit is the better way to go. This is the unit I have which works great. I know there cheaper units out there - http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-stage-value-plus-ro-di-system-75gpd-1.html

@Reefabout thanks for that information. That where I was confused cause I was under the impression that one should aim for 0 nitrates (but I did know nitrates are ok to have) so I was confused why people would add nitrates to their tanks.

ok noob question here what is the advantage of dosing sodium nitrate?

nice pick up

This is what great about this hobby and this club. People helping others out.

I'm in the LBI area. If you need anything reach out and if I can I will do my best to help

Looks like you got a nice tank to start off with. Good luck and welcome

@David just let me know if you want to try and set something up. Also I have not forgotten about the blue snowflakes if you still have them lol

@David I have an old Coralife 65g skimmer. I am missing some parts (like the line to hook the pump to the skimmer) which you should be able to pick up cheap at a hardware store. It worked ok in my sump but about 7 or 8 months ago I upgraded to an Reef Octopus 110SSS which is kicking butt but...

thanks

Ok guys the pump came in yesterday. Here is a link to my unboxing video - The next step is going to be to place the pump in water and play around with the settings.

@horseplay I plan on having a using fitting at the pump just for that as well.

Well maybe if I get off my lazy butt, put more time into my controller and get it to the point I would feel comfortable to send out beta I will let you guys know.

after reading this I don't believe I would trust a gate value - Ball valve or gate valve?