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  1. Astro's Reef

    Reverse Osmosis & Deionization

    I recently purchased a top off system from spectrapure. The output from my ro/di unit will basically be turned on and off by a pressure switch that is activated when the water level drops 1". My question is will this setup effect my ro/di unit negatively? Constant water in the filters, only...
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    RO/DI setup

    Ok, thanks. Any recommendations on a pump?
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    RO/DI setup

    I have a basement apartment with drop ceilings. I was wondering if i could setup the ro unit under the tank or in the ceiling above the tank? This means i would have to use a long tube from the saddle valve to the ro (about 20 ft) The line would be horizontal the whole way because im gonna run...
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    Start fuge at start up?

    Good idea! Will give it a try. Thanks for all your input.
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    Start fuge at start up?

    I came up with an idea for the aqua scaping awhile back. The concept was to add functionality to the design. Instead of using bulky pieces of rock as the first layer on the sandbed, I would use nice pieces of tonga branch. Then stack and build the reef on top of the branch. (only about 2-3"...
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    Lighting questions

    I wont. Lol :) Your much braver than me. I would be petrified that the tank would crumble once filled.
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    Lighting questions

    I've been researching my setup for a year and a half now, so i can only offer what i've learned. First off I would be a little sceptical building my own tank. I'm all for diy and "cutting corners" when possible but IMO the main tank shouldnt be one of them. (Unless of course your a glass...
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    Start fuge at start up?

    I checked out ocean pro aquatics. It seems i can go with 50lbs fiji base rock and 90 lbs of Tonga Kalini for $550.37. That includes shipping. The rest will be Fiji that i can get at LFS for $4.99/lb. Does this seem like it will work? Is 50lbs base rock too much/too little? Thanks again for...
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    Start fuge at start up?

    Thanks Nikki, Right now the only thing holding me up is the 160-200 lbs of live rock that i need. Just dont have an extra $1000 lying around at the moment. But I plan on keeping LPS, clams, and shrimp to start with. Then eventually get some SPS once I can get my hands on a calcium reactor. As...
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    Start fuge at start up?

    Thanks Wrightme. Dont know if i should have mentioned this but I'm also planning on using mud in the fuge. Also not sure if im getting cured or uncured rock. Does this matter?
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    Start fuge at start up?

    Hello all, I'm setting up a 90 gal reef with a gravity feeding fuge. Was wondering if i should wait until after the tank cycles before adding the fuge to the system? Or can i just set the whole thing up at once? My guess is wait until it cycles. But why guess when i can ask. :)
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