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It’s probably because of property “setbacks”. There needs to be clearance between a fence and a structure for fire access etc. Too bad you have that sort of neighbor. Can be a real pain for all sorts of reasons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What happened to a good old refugium? You have a lots of room for it. Much easier to maintain than an ATS. And if it’s taking out too much nutrients for your liking, turn down the photoperiod. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Glad you’re taking this on. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Have you guys checked out the inkbird controller? Ranco seems very “diy”. Inkbird Itc-308 Digital Temperature Controller Outlet Thermostat, 2-stage, 1100w, w/Sensor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011296704/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vPsuBbCHJ2Z0X Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A coral QT probably shouldn’t run the strongest lights. Lower light is best a couple weeks, instead of bright lights which can shock/burn a new coral getting used to new parameters. I also think coral QT tanks should be left running 24/7. I used to setup a new qt tank every time I had new...

I feel as you do. I don’t want my salinity to change at all when I change larger quantities of water, and salinity measures differ with temperature. So I bring my mixed water to 78, and make sure the salinity matches my tank before initiating the change. I guess some might trust temperature...

I may be in the minority, but I recommend that you just focus on your water quality, but don’t try to get too aggressive on eliminating cyano specifically. It will go away on its own if you are diligent on your maintenance. I agree with trying to lower your phophates with gfo if necessary...

I don’t understand how it can be said that a skimmer does not export waste products. More accurately, it does not remove existing nitrates from the water. However it does remove larger waste products before they turn into nitrates, which still helps in nutrient export. In regards to the...

True. Don’t put it above the water line! Just under. And test it to make sure it breaks the siphon. And lower your sump water level if it still threatens to overflow (or get a bigger sump). Btw, I also agree with @RandyC. In the long run, better to drill and put a bulkhead in than to hang...

Easy to test it out. Just turn off your pump and make sure it breaks the siphon. I’ve done this as well and it’s a proven way to protect from sump overflow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It wouldn’t kill the bacteria, but you could just turn the lights off and cover the sides of the tank from ambient light and you would get the same effect as breaking down your rock and putting it in a dark bin. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had a durso and I couldn’t make it completely silent. You have to be careful putting a valve on the drain because, as you’ve discovered, you have no emergency drain. You could make an emergency standpipe by converting the drilled return hole, but then you would have to find a different way...

If the reason why you’re doing this is to try to eliminate vermetid snails from your system, I would advise you not to try. It is nearly impossible to keep vermetid from your system. Many have tried, and I have yet to meet anyone who has kept them out. The good news for me is that with time...

Sometimes after cleaning you have eliminated the biofilms that develop on the surface of the skimmer and it needs to break in again. Like buying a new skimmer. They should go away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Did you use vinegar? Just water? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can you describe how you cleaned it? Was it just the cup or the entire skimmer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey mark, just a tip with KZ (I was full KZ for about 8 months when I started), most KZ products are meant for ULNS. If you have detectable nutrients that are the trend these days, the additives will have less impact. The exception may be their coral systems additives which I never used...

The main reason is if you don’t want to keep filling up that jug frequently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you have lots of unwanted algae growing on that rock, I wouldn’t add it to your new system until it has matured for awhile (ideally if you use someone’s mature live rock). I just feel like constant battling nuisance algae with a new tank is why many new reefers quit the hobby. Go really...

If you haven’t watched BRS’s 52 weeks of reefing, then I’m jealous :). You can binge stream it all week. If you only want to watch the alkalinity portions, they will break it all down for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk