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Hey Dan, what program did you use to draw up that sump design? Its pretty realistic with the PVC and pump/skimmer.

I think cryptic with sponges will do more than cheato. Sponges are very good at removing DOC and do very well in a system with biopellets. http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/11/13/sea-sponges-soak-up-carbon-like-a-sponge/

Android EMF detector Works, sorta. Tested it on my tank and it did go up when next to my vortech and MH ballast.

I let my water sit still for 5 days between water changes, no heating either, starting the heater and mixing pump 24hours prior to the water change to let pH and DO equalize. Whats it matter if the water is not being mixed when not in use, seems like a waste of electricity? as to the OP, I...

It uses mini airline tubing and you can get it at petsmart.

Yeesh, that is sucky. No pun intended.

Interesting, that is why I am looking to dose potassium, to increase the blue in my some of my acros. What potassium additive are you using? Do you find the results of the Elos test kit easy to interpret? Thx

Does anyone use a potassium test kit and/or dose potassium? I was going to order the KZ K+ test and K-Balance Potassium but wanted to check if anyone has any first hand experience. K-Balance Potassium ZEOvit Potassium Test Kit

Looks good, nice rock scape.

I had the RKE initially and it could not hold a stable temp. The temp probe was not accurate, it would report the temp as 78 when it was actually 70 and the chiller would still be running. All around it was buggy and unstable. I also didn't like that each component had to be updated separately...

He said good. ;)

Ranco temp controller

Be sure to wash the barrel and scrub it with kosher salt to remove any chemical residue from manufacturing.

Nice tank. I hope those rocks are glued/epoxied together, look a little precarious. You should start a tank journal, post pics of the sump too.

True, ever little bit does help. Some foods will contain more nitrate, such as those that are algae based. http://reeframblings.co.uk/?p=222 And take this with a grain of salt: Food: Levels of Nitrates and Phosphates in Each

Lets change the subject from ATS to this filter, EcoDeco's Dymico (Dynamic Mineral Control) This is where I first heard of it: http://www.coralmagazine-us.com/content/dutch-government-backs-coral-farming

Proteins break down in the nitrogen cycle and end up as nitrate, some foods may contain nitrate but no matter what all "food" will all end up as nitrate, either as fish poop or just decomposing bits of food in the tank.

I must say I am impressed with Hanna's tech support. I have an issue with my checker reporting bad battery, it works about 50% of the time, most often when it starts it reports Bad Bat even with a new battery installed, it even craps out in the middle of a test. I called Hanna and they said they...

Shoot, I bought the phosphate HI 713 checker last night. I did not get the ULR phosphorus checker HI 736. I read the thread on reef central saying the ULR is more accurate. Oh well. I tested three times last night and got .07 ppm .00 ppm and .06ppm. So I guess its around .07 +/- 5% With...

You could take a picture of their dorsal spines and count them. Oces have 11 spines and percs have 10.