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    ANY GAC for RO Drinking water filtration?

    yea i didnt take any chances and just bought the right GAC for human consumption. i just figured i would ask to see what other people thought. thanks guys for the input and fedback.
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    ANY GAC for RO Drinking water filtration?

    i was thinking the same thing as GAC is GAC i.mo. ...but i was wondering what are the dangers if any? if its fine for the fish it should be fine for me right? (lol)
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    ANY GAC for RO Drinking water filtration?

    Is ANY Activated Carbon good to use as a refill in a refillable reverse osmosis cartridge for use in a reverse osmosis system? i know coconut activated carbon is preferred but can other ones work in a RO system such as bituminous coal-based activated carbon? i was thinking of using bituminous...
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    How good is the Aquatic Life LED 48 inch for a 90 gallon

    Thanks guys for the input, guess i will be looking for 3+ watt LED lights.. anyone have any recommendations for around $150. QUESTION@: Also i heard that when LED goes out you have to replace the entire unit and cant just replace the lights...is this true?
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    How good is the Aquatic Life LED 48 inch for a 90 gallon

    how well will this work on a saltwater 90 gallon tank 48x18x24 with just live rock and fish...
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    Catalytic Carbon Cartridge in RO .. is it safe for drinking water??

    yea u are right and after doing more research today and reading and calling places i have found out that it is fine to drink RO ( reverse osmosis) water filtered with catalytic carbon. From what i understand there are no "side effects or negative long term effects"
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    Catalytic Carbon Cartridge in RO .. is it safe for drinking water??

    I have RO setup as follows Purtrex 5 Micron Sediment Filter Packed Catalytic Carbon Cartridge Pentek ChlorPlus 10 Carbon Block 75 GPD Dow Filmtec Membrane i noticed on the refill LABEL on the Catalytic Carbon it sates: "May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin....." my...
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    My 120 Gallons Of Paradise

    what kinda dog is that? his coat is so shiny!
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    Water change...now puffer has bubbles on fins, and rocks have bubble on them

    well incase anyone else has this problem i fixed it... i came to the conclusion it was either " Gas bubble disease " or " ick / ich ". To fix the pressurization issue next time im using a powerhead and air stone in my salt mixing barrel. And i also added extra powerhead in the fish tank to...
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    My 120 Gallons Of Paradise

    more doggie pix!
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    Looking for RO and possibly DI unit,..kinda confused/lost, need help deciding

    thanks guys, i guess im kinda getting by with the 44g brute trashcan for salt mixing instead of the water rain barrel, so far so good on everything, thanks again guys
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    Any reccomendations for a 90 Gal inside tank powerhead?

    thanks guys for all the input, ill be leaning towards one of the Koralia Evolutions 1050's or 1400's
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    Any reccomendations for a 90 Gal inside tank powerhead?

    i was looking at the maxi jet 1200 or the hydor koralia 3 or 4?? Ill take other suggestions as well. Prefferably under $100 and around $50 would be great
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    Water change...now puffer has bubbles on fins, and rocks have bubble on them

    im worried about the puffer!! Why does he have bubble blisters?
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    Water change...now puffer has bubbles on fins, and rocks have bubble on them

    i used RO/DI water, i test the water, all paramers were good with the water, i mixed the water for 24 hrs. i tested salinity with hydrometer, that i know its calibration is correct on hydrometer.
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    Water change...now puffer has bubbles on fins, and rocks have bubble on them

    here are more pics
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    Water change...now puffer has bubbles on fins, and rocks have bubble on them

    here are some pics
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    Water change...now puffer has bubbles on fins, and rocks have bubble on them

    Water change...now puffer has bubbles on fins, and rocks have bubble on them HELP!! I mixed my own batch of saltwater for the first time using instant ocean saltmix (mixed the salt with a powerhead and heater only, no airstones) and then i did a 50 gallon water change into a 150 gal tank (i...
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    My 120 Gallons Of Paradise

    wow lookin super nice.
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    Cloudy RO DI Water + Salt mix in New Brute Trashbin

    thanks guys, i dumped the couldy water and mixed a new batch...this time i filled the 50 gal trashcan with water first, added the heater and powerhead and then slowly added the salt, about 2-3 cup full of salt every five mins till i mixed 50 gallons, i let it sit and mix for 24hrs and this time...
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