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    Nana's 40B

    My unit hooks up to my kitchen faucet also and I use a float switch. You sure you can't use a float switch? Works perfectly also.
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    Nana's 40B

    What pump are you using for your return?
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    When mixing salt, which powerhead should you use?

    Does it matter what pump/powerhead you use to mix your saltwater? What I mean is the flow/rate. I know it has to be a certain flow rate in order to make sure it's completely mixed. But what should that be?
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    Ok thanks. Tank is a 40B with 20L sump.
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    BUMP Anyone
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    Well my parameters look to be ready for the next step. Ammonia-0 Nitrite-0 Nitrate-5 Alk-7.5 Cal-464(I may have to recheck this. think I made a mistake when adding my SW) PH-8.0 Salinity-1.022(Trying to get it back up after my ATO mishap) What do you guys think? CUC? Fish?
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    I checked my salinity and it was 1.020. I fixed the issue I had with my ATO.
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    Well I just had a set back. Luckily there were no expensive animals in the tank at the time. My Hydor ATO kept topping off. Luckily my wife was at home to make sure it didn't get too out of hand. So my tank is now saturated with freshly made RO/DI water. Looks like I'll be waiting a little...
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    Doh!! Well he's not in there anymore. Wasn't sure so I scooped him out of there. Where did he come from?
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    Checked my parameters again and this is where I stand: Ammonia- 0 Nitrite- .2 Nitrate- 10 Alk- 8.3 P.H.- 8.2 Waiting on my Hanna Checker for my Cal. I also saw some life in my tank yesterday. Can anyone tell me what this is? Thanks
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    They are the 90 degree optics and it is not apex controllable.
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    Auto top off Help.

    I was just wondering, should your ATO reservoir be heated or not necessary?
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    The MP10 along with what little flow comes from the return and that is all. I have a lot of surface agitation. I run the MP10 in reef crest mode. Was thinking about getting a second one to run master/slave config.
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    I just checked my levels with my Red Sea test kits. Still no ammonia but there is about 10ppm of nitrates and 0 nitrites. Thanks for the input guys.
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    Clowns, Banggai cardinal, purple firefish, and blue reef chromis. Unfortunately I can not seem to find the pics of my old system.
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    Yes QT tank for sure. Already took advantage of the petco $1 a gallon sale and picked up a 10g. I did not add ammonia like we discussed. Wasn't comfortable with doing that. Didn't know how much to add. Not running my lights and no signs of diatoms. Tank water and sand are clear as a bell...
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    Starting a new tank but not new to the hobby.

    3 weeks into the cycle. I had small ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate spikes. Now everything is testing 0's. I was using API test kits. Just got my Red Sea test kits and I'm going to re-test. If they show the same, what do I do? Seem too short for the cycle to be over. Especially since I had...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    If you go back to the 40B, here is my LED light fixture over my 40B. From Reef Radiance, the Lumentek Pro 180 fixture. Great, controllable, bright fixture. Check them out. Excellent customer service also.
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    Nana's 40B

    Wow, looking at the images of your finished product, my 40B looks exactly the same. Overflow on the right, return on the left. Loc-line and all. I love that set up. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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    Making your own saltwater.

    I read on a few forums that you need to keep your saltwater aerated. Especially if you use a brand that has additives, such as Cal and Alk. I plan on using IO reef crystals. Does this brand of salt require aerating and if so, do I need to use an air stone? Or is a pump good enough? Thanks.
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