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  1. Dan

    Anybody use flow meters on their skimmers ?

    air flow depends on tank size etc , 40scfh+ is really good! here is a chart that may help Air Conversion Chart - SCFH to LPM to LPH
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    What's up with SeaChem Reef Salt?

    in short the response i got from seachem was, to be able to match real ocean water they have to add more than average calcium to mimic real ocean water. i mix it for a day or 2 in a 65 gallon barrel and wipe it clean when im done transferring it to jugs. even though its a pain in the a$$ to...
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    Water Jugs

    i like theses stackable 5 gallon jugs and best of all they are made of high density polyethylene! only problem is that shipping and handling can get pricey:( Stackable Containers
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    What's all the hubub about bio-pellets ?

    SMR1 XL MXR1 XL , 1 for carbon, 1 for phosban I took out the MXR1 XL that i was using phosban with. I found out that biopellets need phosphate to thrive and reduce phosphate in the process. so using phosban reducing media was also redundant. Attached files
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    What's all the hubub about bio-pellets ?

    That reactor is 4 foot tall, 12 inches across, made from thick wall tubing and 1/2 thick plates. Plumbing is all 1" PVC... threaded fittings coming out of the lid. They're nuts, heavy... hold about 30 liters of media. Think how pricey 30 1000ml bags of Bio Attached files
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    What's all the hubub about bio-pellets ?

    I'm using NextReef SMR1 XL reactor with Np Biopellets. The reactor is fing awesome ! the Np biopellets are great but have to be careful not to use to much or you get a bacteria overdose that causes a cloud. As for incorporating a refugium. I was told from a couple sources that it would be...
  7. Dan

    LED Cree XP-G optics available

    i bought my parts from rapidled.com . has everything you need for cheap and has kits. following a youtube how to video on how to put it together. also got the ALC modules for my Digital Aquatics controller. well see how it goes
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    Where can i find a place that has a good selection of SCH 80 PVC pipe/fittings?

    Looking for a shop where i can find a good selection of SCH 80 PVC pipe/fittings for sale. I know i can always get it online but just want to find a local place around SF. any good places that sell barbed hose fittings? OSH has a o.k. selection but not great...
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    Tigriopus califoricus - Anyone raised these at home?

    this is a cool water species that has a hard time adapting to the reef tank. they are able to adapt if you slowly acclimate them to warm water. As for my results: As much as i love the easy access of getting them at the local fish store these are only really made for feeding and hard...
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