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My older son is prodding me to set up the old 12 gal jbj as a quarantine. I'd be willing to use it in a control expeiment.

I guess I'll just buy packets, but thanks. Is it true that certain household products have specific ph values? I suppose a person could use these to verify calibratiion at random intervals. Any feedback on these products?

Not sure if this belongs in this category. How long must I wait for the blue pvc cement to dry before runing my water through it? I'm making a change to my plumbing but don't want to affect my corals adversely.

This carbonic acid you speak of, is this why RO / DI water is low PH? Can we put something in the storage container to help remedy this?

"When Calcium Hydroxide solution (Kalkwasser) is slowly dripped into your aquarium, it captures free Carbon Dioxide present in the tank water and converts it to Bicarbonate ions (which is a good thing), like this: Ca++ + 2(OH-) + 2(CO2) Ca++ + 2(HCO3-) If you drip too fast or if there...

My top off is two 5 gal containers diluted with ro/di and either alk or calcium 2 part. Two Drew's dosewr constantly drip 90 ml / hr each. My intention is to dose weak kalk solution during dark hours at a weak concentration (equal to 180 ml / hr) while other 2 dosers are off. My evaporation will...

Amen!

I'm not sure if you are farmiliar with the 72 gal bow front tru vue, but it is very difficult to reach the bottom front for cleaning and placing frags, etc... with the 250 deep I can just reach right down from the edge. 27" , no lip.

True story.

Thanks everyone, I suppose I will go forward with the DA ph probe and pay attention to the maintenance tips. Baymac can you provide info on making calibration fluids? John

So the idea of leaving the ph probe attached to the controller and the probe installed in sump doesn't work? Meaning each time I want to take a reading I need to remove the probe from the sump, recalibrate, and then take a reading?

Can anyone comment on the accuracy and reliability of PH probes? I currently own the milwakee SM 102 and the PH-0007 waterproof pen type ph meter. Both are on the shelf, not being used. Neither were reliable enough to eliminate the salifert test kit. Comparing colors is not my strong point...

Huh?

Charlie that is a cool boxer! We have two at home as well. How did you get him/her to lleave the Groucho glasses on? I'll see what Neptune's has to say. It seems like my brain storming might require a little more than an aquarium stand. You think a stand builder would suffer all the...

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, the DD tanks are nice. I really like the depth perception and added room for fish, a little less confining. Anyway the Monterey stand is great but I would like the canopy to be taller so my AI SOL led's will not be so close to the surface. Also I have a sink...

I am looking to buy a new system to replace my 72 gal bow front. This will be a mixed reef tank, need lots of room for fish. I saw a nice 250 gallon deep 60" X 36" X 27" with 2 corner overflows, stand and canopy for around 4k. This is a big purchase so I intend to do lots of homework...

I can hardly wait!

Happy New Year to all fellow reefers. I attended my first meeting with Tony Vargas speaking. I sincerely enjoyed being around people who, like myself have an affinity for a hobby most can barely afford, but pursue with a passion anyway. I can't wait for the next meeting / event. I hope to...

The article below Covers a lot of ground with respect to dosing Limewater. I am thinking of starting to use it after the presentation with Mr. Vargas. I intend, however, to proceed in a cautious, informed manner. Any other articles to recommend...