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    RO/DI why am I testing Phosphates?

    So, now Iam cofused as to what I need to do. Haven't had a chance yet but I will be getting a TDS meter (dual, in and out). I was also looking at an add-on DI unit, has 2 housings, TDS meter(same as the one I will be getting) and the DI cartrages (Max Cap DI & Silica buster DI). Not really sure...
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    RO/DI why am I testing Phosphates?

    Eric PVC is cheap if you decide to replumb your house(I did mine for about $200), and if you can easily get to your main feed. I would come help you with it but it would be a long ride, LOL.
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    RO/DI why am I testing Phosphates?

    so I should look into adding more DI stages? My water pressure is 90, so I valved it down to 75-78 (it fluctuates a little, I think it is line loss). All of my filters are only about a month old, am I really gonna have to change them this often? I don't have a TDS meter yet, but i will be...
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    RO/DI why am I testing Phosphates?

    Reef Crystals, but I tested the RO/DI water right out of the tap! no salt
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    Evolution Led's

    In this day and age, most don't answer their phones. Before I got my lights a had lots of questions and got quik responses, sometimes within the hour. Let us know how they are when you get them, I have others interested on LED lights.
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    Best method for killing LR.

    BOIL IT OUTSIDE! You never know what was on or in that rock and no one should breath it!
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    RO/DI why am I testing Phosphates?

    On the spectra pure site, I was looking for the one I have and read it somewhere in there. So, what should I do? Kind of put off by this, do I need a wate softener now? If I have to replace filters this fast it almost don't seem worth it
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    RO/DI why am I testing Phosphates?

    Yes I have DI, that is why I put RO/DI. All are new, replaced at the same time. I am testing PO4 right out of the RO/DI unit. First I tested,twice, the water right out of the RO tube, then I ran out 5gal into a bucket and tested it. The water in my area is hard, not sure about TDS, don't have...
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    RO/DI why am I testing Phosphates?

    I have this beautyfull algae garden going on right now, thanks to some PO4. I really noticed the algae after I started using RO/DI, before I bought distilled, gallon by gallon. I saw a thread saying it may be the salt, sounded good, so I tested my RO/DI water. My heart sank, why? PO4? No...
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    Anyone want this for their tank??

    got butter
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    Evolution Led's

    I have them, 2-100w 3Gs. Haven't had them long, but I LOVE THEM! Just don't do what I did, Make sure you acclimate, they are very bright! As for 1 watt LEDs vers 3 Watt LEDs. I think it is because you have a wider spread with more lights than with only a few. The light from these LEDs is super...
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    heres a short vid of my 180

    Nice.... What kind of lights are those? Nice color!
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    Problem Algae, Help!!

    if water is being moved, whether by circulation pump or filtration, the water is still being moved. Why not count this? do you not count the water in your filtration? I am confussed, I thought this was all part of the whole? I used distilled for a long time with better results than NSW...
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    Garlic Gaurd

    While the tank is empty, wouldn't it be wiser to cut out the silicone and rekaulk it? Insted of risking it leaching out of the seams?
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    Instant Ocean Synthetic Salts & Algae Outbreaks: My Conclusion

    Elaborate please, what is this?
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    Newbie with Solana 34, help me pick lights, etc (and WTB lights)

    Not a big fan of the all-in-one units, not as many options. But I have seen some set up that took the cake. One of the LFS has a BIO-cube(40) that is breath taking. Any way, YOU DON'T WANT TO CHEAP OUT ON LIGHTS AND SKIMMER! LEDs seem to be a populaur choice (I jumped on the wagon). Very low...
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    Instant Ocean Synthetic Salts & Algae Outbreaks: My Conclusion

    Kind of funny, I was wondering if IO reef crystals were causeing my problems also! I too have some GHA, and some suspect bryopsis, a little cyano. I was begining to suspect the IORC. Also my cal levels are high, 500-510ppm? here is the kicker, my water perameters test perfect(minus cal)!? not...
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    Happy easter

    Awesome! That is a great Easter present!
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    DIY Phosban reactor? Anyone got plans?

    I think I will build one, I have some 3in acrylic tube, a maxi 400, I really won't have to by much. And then I can have a little fun at the same time. I have looked at a lot of prebuild and DIY desighns, it don't look like much, very simple. I think I will make it a phos/carbon reactor, being...
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    Happy easter

    Just wanted to say Happy Easter to all. In hope everyone has a great day, week, month, year. :rockon: I am greatfull to have the family and friends that I have, Including all of the great people I have met here!
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