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  1. OwenInAZ

    Fresh saltwater vs. sitting overnight

    OK, that was an interesting thread, and I think it alluded to an answer to my question. Thanks! :) Logic tells me that once the ions are in solution, they're in solution regardless of time there. The only thing that might change over time is saturdation by CO2, changing the pH. However, the...
  2. OwenInAZ

    Fresh saltwater vs. sitting overnight

    Hey all, Whenever I mix up new water for changes, I let it sit overnight, or at the very least 5-6 hours with a powerhead in it. I've always heard that repeated as Reef Voodoo, but what is the science behind it? In other words, is there anything different chemically between fully dissolved...
  3. OwenInAZ

    Is 1000 watts of light for 100 gallon too much?

    I'd say not too much, but I'm biased... 2x 400W over a 90 tall. You'll need to acclimate the corals to that much light, but that's not hard if you start out running for a few hours a day and just moving it up from there until you hit your desired schedule. In terms of heat, try running them...
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