d2mini's "Essential Focus" Mixed Reef Build
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nemosworld
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I'm actually surprised you did not build the regulator, there is a great thread in the DIY section about making a very high quality stainless steel regulator.
d2mini
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Yup, i was involved with that huge thread (in the Lighting and Equipment forum) a few years ago and built up a full stainless steel version.
This time around I just didn't have the time (and as much $) to source all that SS parts so I contacted Alan and he built this less expensive brass one for me. Easy peasy and a good price. :thumbsup:
nemosworld
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I was just going over the thread and came back to ask if Alan built it for you.
Good deal, Carry on sir!!!
d2mini
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Calcium, not Kalkwasser.
fcmatt
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Ugh. Brain fart. For some reason I thought kalk was German for calcium. Trying to be too clever.
d2mini
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Got it all hooked up and running.
Now to start tuning it in.
The only spot I have for this stuff is in front of the sump, but I can slide things around if needed.
For instance, the tank can slide close to the reactor so I can do fuge maintenance.
Please excuse Nona. Curiosity ya know.
Now to start tuning it in.
The only spot I have for this stuff is in front of the sump, but I can slide things around if needed.
For instance, the tank can slide close to the reactor so I can do fuge maintenance.
Please excuse Nona. Curiosity ya know.
James404
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Looks great, is that a 612? I'm looking to get one as well for my new build.Got it all hooked up and running.
Now to start tuning it in.
The only spot I have for this stuff is in front of the sump, but I can slide things around if needed.
For instance, the tank can slide close to the reactor so I can do fuge maintenance.
Please excuse Nona. Curiosity ya know.
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d2mini
Premium Member
Yes, 612.
James404
I <3 Acros
Sweet, and sorry if I missed it but what pump did you decide to use to feed it?
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d2mini
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Geo recommends the Sicce .5 so that's what I got.
Hopefully it fairs better than the 1.5 i have running my reactor!
Went to change out the carbon media the other night and realized it wasn't even running. After pulling the pump and opening it up, I found all 3 fins were missing from the impeller. Now I have to spend 25 bucks on a new impeller. :facepalm: No idea how long the pump had been running like that.
mpderksen
New member
So I'm basically a copy-cat... I got a Mars Hydro light for my fuge (my cheato is basically exploding), I got my sand from Richard at TBS, then my skimmer and new fuge from Jeff at Lifereef! I just watch the Dennis channel.
I am crazy tired of used tons of Randy's Alk and zero Calcium. I wonder if it's time for a reactor. Or does my imbalanced use of 2-part mean something else is off that needs to be fixed first?
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I am crazy tired of used tons of Randy's Alk and zero Calcium. I wonder if it's time for a reactor. Or does my imbalanced use of 2-part mean something else is off that needs to be fixed first?
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d2mini
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on my old 200g reef I had that problem where I was dumping in tons of alk compared to calcium (brs two part). Never understood why. Recently BRS put out a video explaining that sometimes if you are adding too much that can happen and you need to back off. But anyway, when I switched to a CaRx at that time, it all fell into place.
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