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  1. TurboReef

    Phosphates in straight RODI water?

    I have been chasing a higher than normal Phosphates issue in my tank. I tracked it down to the RODI water that I was using. The unit is 1 year old on membrane #1 and 6 months on membrane #2. The carbon block 1 micron filters have both been replaced. The Sediment 1 micron filter looks nearly...
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    Do it yourself air to water cooler brain storming.

    I want to make a do it yourself chiller of sorts. I ordered four Noctua 140mm NF-A14 Industrial 24v fans. my plan is to pump water through a closed loop system and have a fan blow on a heat sink. my first choice was copper but it’s incredibly toxic to inverts. is aluminum safe ? The heatsink...
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    Happy Father’s Day

    Happy Father’s Day everyone. Doesn’t matter if your a dad or not. Love that father figure in your life it’s priceless.
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    Speed up skimmer break in period

    What can I do to break in a skimmer faster so it gets that “coat” on the plastic that causes foam to cling to it? Thanks !
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    NSA aquascaping using superglue and rock dust!

    Is anyone use the NSA aquascsping technique? For those not familiar have a look at this video… I researched what super glue is the proper viscosity and available in the USA. I found this company a lot of aquarist are using I have a couple hundred lbs of white coral rock to build with.
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    Randy's Original 55G Starter Salt Water Tank.

    I have been into fish tanks since 6 years old when I would help my dad with the 35 gallon octagon. I have 30 years of experience with freshwater and during covid I decided to try my luck with saltwater. I currently have the following setup (that will soon be upgraded to 135G) Water...
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    Look at my plumbing and advise if this needs tweaking ?

    I am plumbing my bean-animal ( or is it bean Durso ?) and I wanted to snap a few pictures to see what your thoughts are on the design? I am basing it off of this diagram. I have NOT drilled and tapped the durso for the air line. That comes later after I am sure the rest the design is the right...
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    "Spears Gate valve 1"? You have a few in stock?

    @robert4025 What's your guys price on a "Spears Gate valve 1"? You have a few in stock? Wanted to check before I head down. - Randy
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    Randy’s 135 Gallon Custom built aquarium

    Stay tuned. I’ve been chipping away at this setup for 6 months. Since my time is limited updates will be at my convenience. equipment: 135 Gallon custom acrylic tank (used) 48x24x29 Fluid Movement: 2x Ice Cap 4k Gyre pumps 1x MP40qd 1x Sicce Synchro 1x Simplicity 240 skimmer Lumens: 1 x...
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    Overflow should be centered ?

    Team, I am thinking about where to put my internal overflow . I am okay on what height to mount it at. what I want to know is should the overflow be mounted “centered” left to right on the back of the tank? Does it matter. I have a eurobraced tank and if I mount it dead center it’s going to...
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    Light height.

    How high above the tank are you mounting your lights? Kessil recommended to me 14-16 inches to cover a 48” tank. So I tried this and a lot light bleed over the tank onto the floor. The other thing I don’t like is the higher the light is the taller the canopy needs to be. It means that I have to...
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    "The Plank" from avast marine?

    Anyone using "The Plank" from avast marine? https://www.avastmarine.com/products/autofeeder I watched the youtube, read the reviews from some strangers on the internet and I think I am sold. Before I purchase I wanted to ask if anyone is using this and the pro/cons of this unit? - Randy
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    Reef crystal numbers.

    To those that use reef crystals @H2OPlayar etc, can you tell me what parameters you get on a freshly mixed batch with RO/di? These would all be at the standard 35ppt. looking for ph Alkalinity Magnesium This will help me figure out rough
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    Best Chicken Sandwich?

    With the market flooding us with new chicken sandwiches from fast food establishments, who do you think has the best one?
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    What is this?

    Im not exactly sure what this black zoa looking thing is in the rocks. It just poped out of the cracks of the rocks after weeks and looks like it’s here to stay. whatever it is.... is it harmful to my fish or coral? randy
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    Now I need 3 dosing pumps?

    Okay... I don’t understand why bulk reef supply pharma dosing system is called a 2-part? It has three jugs which are alkalinity, magnesium and calcium. I bought 2 dosing pumps because it was called 2-part! Does this mean people who are doing a 2-part really have to have 3 dosing pumps? Am I...
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    I gave in...

    Okay times been tight lately and I just didn’t have time to experiment with Randy Holmes-Farley home brewed recipe for 2-part doing. I ended up ordering the BRS brand 2 part pharma kit.
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    Eb832 fun!

    Making a bit more progress on my 135 gallon tank. I wanted to add some lights that come on when the cabinet door is ajar possibly. I also thought it would be cool to have the trident on a pull out shelf. I may put a pin switch so when the pull out is moved a light comes on shining on the...
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    magnesium chloride (brs brand) in place of magnesium chloride ?

    . I wanted to ask if I can use magnesium chloride (brs brand) in place of magnesium chloride hexahydrate. My understanding is .magnesium chloride hexahydrate is chemically produced in a lab, in contrast to the magnesium chloride which is harvested directly from seawater. this is for my dosing...
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    Anyone selling or have the BRS doser pumps?

    Anyone selling or have the BRS doser pumps? I am setting up my first 2-part system and I have decided this is what I want to use. - Randy
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