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  1. mattcoug

    Salinity way way off-25 ppt

    My 2 cents - I've never killed anything from too low salinity, but I have killed from trying to change to fast. Completely agree with the above posters to simply let evaporation bring it back up to 35, just top off with only salt water. Also on the apex probe - They have been 100% reliable for...
  2. mattcoug

    DFS Live Aquaria Reef Salt

    IIRC many "reef" salts have higher than stable concentrations of alk/cal/etc. When it is mixed and immediately added to a tank as 10%/20% change, it is diluted and is able to bring the tank parameters back up, within a stable range in the tank. When the mixed water is just stored separately...
  3. mattcoug

    Eshopps Float valve leaking

    I don't have experience with this float valve, but the connection looks like it should seal with the compression of a nylon bushing like this: https://media.cdn.bulkreefsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/f45607bf527afc542a4ab11254bcc6fe/f/l/float-valve-call-out.jpg You could take...
  4. mattcoug

    Eshopps Float valve leaking

    Does this have the nylon bushing that you slip onto the rodi tube first? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. mattcoug

    Mike's newest disaster...

    I have a near-perfect condition Marineland-built stand/hood for that deep dimension tank available if you are interested. Marineland's product site
  6. mattcoug

    Ranch99 live fish

    Does anyone happen to know if Ranch99 will sell their fish live instead of killing it? I am thinking to set up a veggie+fish aquaculture system in my backyard and would want to eventually eat both. :)
  7. mattcoug

    Recommend a self priming pump for water change

    I had problems with sand breaking the seals in diaphragm pumps and thus not being able to "suck" water when self priming, so I supposed it depends on what type of solids are expected. I ended up getting a mesh filter to put in front of my diaphragm pump to make sure sand didn't get in it. They...
  8. mattcoug

    Recommend a self priming pump for water change

    For waste water only use a transfer pump. They can self prime and "suck” water with debris well. E.g. https://www.amazon.com/Wayne-PC2-115-Volt-Portable-Transfer/dp/B000CPZTEK If you are only pumping debris free water a diaphragm pump is ok too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    [Dec 10, 2016] December 10 2016 potluck w/ Rich Ross! (Hayward, ca)

    I'll get legs and thighs so we can have a whole chicken. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    [Dec 10, 2016] December 10 2016 potluck w/ Rich Ross! (Hayward, ca)

    In my way, also picking up a bucket of KFC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. mattcoug

    You know you've been spending too much time reefing when...

    I am pretty sure I've gotten a few extra years of aging tacked onto myself from the hobby...
  12. mattcoug

    [Jul 23, 2016] Lunch and Tank Tour at Dick's House!! (Oakland, CA)

    Caring for a sick +1 so am missing out... Hope you all have fun
  13. mattcoug

    Interesting videos to see

    I friend shared an article pointing to some research videos of closeup coral in action... they are really cool to see... useless article -> http://qz.com/733843/scientists-just-captured-unprecedented-footage-of-the-violent-life-of-corals/ actual paper ->...
  14. mattcoug

    Has anyone successfully dealt with ....

    yes, furan-2 dips, no losses
  15. mattcoug

    [January 16, 2016] Introduction to Aquarium Photography Workshop

    Heads up, last time I was there, there was a lot of road construction. So leave a bit early to give yourself time in case a detour is needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. mattcoug

    Going to be ordering some live black worms

    Put me down for whatever works, I guess $10 is the going amount.
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    Going to be ordering some live black worms

    Is there still time to get in on this order? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. mattcoug

    Apex Salinity probe versus refractometer?

    I would be interested to see if letting tank water sit for a day before testing affects the results. A difference is that your tank has life with all byproduct in it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. mattcoug

    Apex Salinity probe versus refractometer?

    I've used an apex salinity probe to automatically control my reef for 3 years. I simply pump 0.02% 4 times per day to waste(50 ml per min), and use float switches to replace water with either full strength saltwater, or rodi water. I validate salinity with a refractometer once a month. The...
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