Recent content by derek_SR

Yes, I like this - TY. :)

It's not "theoretical" that PH is a function of CO2/Alkalinity - it's a simple fact. You are not wrong that there's a LOT we don't understand about what is going on in our tanks. Certainly this is the case. But it seems silly to me to totally discount the few things that we DO know about what...

Nailed it

I actually just returned to my tank yesterday, though was not gone nearly as long. I scraped algae and didn't see any PH drop, though I only have one probe and don't trust it a whole lot anyway. Remember that scientifically - PH is a function of CO2 and alkalinity. That's it, period. BUT that...

Your PH drops after your family returns from vacation, reflected by 2 different probes, and you are inclined to think it's because (both) probes are suddenly acting up?

What is the point of those? They look so unnatural - even if the fragrance encrusts down to cover it won’t look pretty odd?

Since switching to the SOW20 and Pulse4 pumps - this is mostly true. I have not cleaned the Pulse 4s yet, my love for them grows daily (and they run off the wave engine). The SOW20s need to get pulled out every few months just to scrape all the crud off and the algae that my tangs can't/won't...

@Alexander1312 - trigger warning. I haven't used anything but hot water and a scrub brush on my pumps in the last year or so. Have not noticed any decrease in PE, growth, or color. :p

"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

I would look into a solar loan for a system that you own. If you are going to be paying $250/month to "rent" their solar system, why not pay that instead on a solar loan that you will eventually pay off. How much are you going to pay over the life of this agreement? What happens if you sell the...

No - 650-750+ PAR is what I was giving it.

It will get MUCH bigger than that, but it's looking great so far! Looks like the move was a success. Super happy about this - thanks for giving it such a good home! Has it had any contact with the haddoni? I think haddoni actually has the stronger sting of the two, but curious how they interact.

This is a big reason I continue to use Kalk actually - I so rarely have to refill my ATO reservoir now. Most of the evaporation (close to 100% if tuned correctly, though it changes seasonally) is replaced via kalk rather than the ato. And my kalk container is much larger AND it's in the garage...

Chris Meckley is a sensitive topic? lol you guys kill me. I just think he's obnoxious, it is not a sensitive topic. It's perfectly OK to disagree with people without getting feelings hurt, you're allowed to like Chris and/or agree with his methods. I am not bothered by this, plenty of his...

Looks like the clowns didn't waste any time!