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  1. J-Ranko

    Refractometer Suggestions?

    I don't understand what you mean. There's a difference in the refractive index of seawater vs. saltwater (brine). It's not simply a matter of calibration. Calibrating a refractometer is merely adjusting it so that it reads a standard solution correctly. But that's a different issue from the...
  2. J-Ranko

    J-Ranko's 15 Gallon Rimless Nano

    Thanks for all the kind words, everyone! Here's some more info about my set-up: LIGHTING: the fixture is an FNI 150w DE metal halide with a Phoenix 14,000K lamp. I modified the fixture a bit. I changed the ballast to a Lumatek ballast that can power 150, 175, 250 and 250 HQI, so that I can...
  3. J-Ranko

    J-Ranko's 15 Gallon Rimless Nano

    Hi, Everyone! I'm a new member of RF. A current member here introduced me to RF, which seems to have a lot of reefers in the western Washington area. Since I live in the region, too, I thought I might introduce myself and start my own tank thread here. I have a 15 gallon nano tank. It's a...
  4. J-Ranko

    Refractometer Suggestions?

    I don't have any specific brand's to recommend, but I do have a suggestion about calibration. This is important if you're aiming to accurately manipulate your salinity with the typical refractometers available for this hobby. Most hobby grade refractometers are actually brine (not seawater)...
  5. J-Ranko

    total noob to SW

    Does Albertsons really sell RO/DI or just RO? I know a lot of grocery stores and drug stores sell RO water from machine dispensers, but I would say the water quality from those machines are not generally ideal for reef tanks. If it was just RO water, I wouldn't buy it unless I can confirm its...
  6. J-Ranko

    Arrivals 11/29-12/2

    Do you guys still have at least one Oregon Blue Tort frag in stock? How much is one frag?
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