ReefEnabler
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lol pete.... you know that isn't even a picture of marc right?
whats the point in hiding something that isn't a picture of marc?
whats the point in hiding something that isn't a picture of marc?
Pete's 280 log
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BigJay
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Tanksitter's log, supplemental.
Having just returned from Pete's house to care for his aquarium, I have the following to report:
1. Parameters.
Temp: 79.7
PH: 8.31
Alk: 8.5 (API kit)
2. The kalk reactor reservoir was full (clogged), so I blew in the line. It dropped down about half way before the solenoid shut it off (PH too high).
3. Your instructions on feeding are good, if you don't move the baster around, then the anthias eat everything.
4. I turned the lights on the 29 gallon for the 45 minutes I was there. This gave the fish a chance to wake up before eating.
5. The skimmer needed slightly more air, the foam level was far below the neck and there was 1/4" of skimmate in the collector.
6. There was one coral that is STN'ing. It was knocked over, with the plug up and the coral covered. I was able to push it back over with a turkey baster without getting my hand much in the tank (and the huge stag).
These corals are showing more growth than I remember.
Everything else looks fine.
Having just returned from Pete's house to care for his aquarium, I have the following to report:
1. Parameters.
Temp: 79.7
PH: 8.31
Alk: 8.5 (API kit)
2. The kalk reactor reservoir was full (clogged), so I blew in the line. It dropped down about half way before the solenoid shut it off (PH too high).
3. Your instructions on feeding are good, if you don't move the baster around, then the anthias eat everything.
4. I turned the lights on the 29 gallon for the 45 minutes I was there. This gave the fish a chance to wake up before eating.
5. The skimmer needed slightly more air, the foam level was far below the neck and there was 1/4" of skimmate in the collector.
6. There was one coral that is STN'ing. It was knocked over, with the plug up and the coral covered. I was able to push it back over with a turkey baster without getting my hand much in the tank (and the huge stag).
These corals are showing more growth than I remember.
Everything else looks fine.
BigJay
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ReefSitter's log continued:
Temp: 79.6
PH: 8.21 then 8.51!
Alk: 8.0 (api)
1. Your tank is getting a nice haze of algae on the glass, Jabba is munching on it and looking fatter than ever.
2. Kalk reactor was clogged again, had to blow in the gravity feed line. We might want to consider a small feed pump like an aqualifter to deliver the RO water. Something, anything with pressure.
3. The gravity feed shut off solenoid is making an ugly loud clicking sound, it may need to be replaced. Your ph is a bit high too. Please call me and tell me what to do. If I don't hear from you tonight, I'll shut off the blue kalk reactor feed valve before tonight's midnight dose and let you fix this tomorrow.
Temp: 79.6
PH: 8.21 then 8.51!
Alk: 8.0 (api)
1. Your tank is getting a nice haze of algae on the glass, Jabba is munching on it and looking fatter than ever.
2. Kalk reactor was clogged again, had to blow in the gravity feed line. We might want to consider a small feed pump like an aqualifter to deliver the RO water. Something, anything with pressure.
3. The gravity feed shut off solenoid is making an ugly loud clicking sound, it may need to be replaced. Your ph is a bit high too. Please call me and tell me what to do. If I don't hear from you tonight, I'll shut off the blue kalk reactor feed valve before tonight's midnight dose and let you fix this tomorrow.
psteeleb
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thanks Jay
I'm pretty sure the kalk reactor is too full (as I put extra in it this week) and it's clogging at the dip line, but I'll check it when I get home. no idea on the solenoid valve as it should just click once to turn off - I have extras and will have to check it
usually if the Kalc reactor line clogs I clear it in the morning when the Ph is at it's lowest so clearing it and dumping kalwasser at the highest point in the day will jump it up, the solenoid should cut it off at 8.3 and I would expect some elevated over that as the kalc circulates through out the tank. 8.5 seems excessive unless the solenoid failed
- thanks - I ll call
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psteeleb
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13835257#post13835257 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chrismunn
WHAT?!?!? NO! i hope OSU loses today!
i cant believe im saying this but, GO OU!
I didn't understand your logic as I thought if OU lost Texas would go to the big 12 but I guess in a 2 way it goes to the heads up winnner or TT.
ReefEnabler
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is the reactor clogging where the line meets the sump, or before?
if so, is the line submerged in the water or above the water dripping in?
if so, is the line submerged in the water or above the water dripping in?
psteeleb
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the line to the sump goes into a piece of pvc pipe that also holds the ATO feed. I believe it's above the water line but my be in as I never checked. It's posible that the line may even be partially pinched and getting a build up on it.
I'll have to take it apart when I get home to see where it's clogging.
BigJay
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The reactor was shut off, and I emptied your skimmer cup.
I checked the tank again this morning and ph fell back to 8.12. Marc thinks your ph probe needs replacing, I seriously contest the 8.6 number after only a galon of kalk.
The infernal clicking has stopped from your gravity feed solenoid.
All fish and corals look happy and healthy. Even the guy who was in the frogspawn looks much better.
I checked the tank again this morning and ph fell back to 8.12. Marc thinks your ph probe needs replacing, I seriously contest the 8.6 number after only a galon of kalk.
The infernal clicking has stopped from your gravity feed solenoid.
All fish and corals look happy and healthy. Even the guy who was in the frogspawn looks much better.
psteeleb
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Jay
I realized that solenoid is fail in off position, so if it's clicking it must be getting an intermediate current. Now I'm thinking that while the RK2 is in feed mode it may be causing a problem as it gets it's electrical feed from it directly. The RK2 is set to be off if Ph is over 8.3. I know the RK2 has some issues with positive shut off with the relays. I think the fix is to have a channel on at all times (so feed mode may cause a problem here) - I'll have to go back and read up on their forum
thanks.
I realized that solenoid is fail in off position, so if it's clicking it must be getting an intermediate current. Now I'm thinking that while the RK2 is in feed mode it may be causing a problem as it gets it's electrical feed from it directly. The RK2 is set to be off if Ph is over 8.3. I know the RK2 has some issues with positive shut off with the relays. I think the fix is to have a channel on at all times (so feed mode may cause a problem here) - I'll have to go back and read up on their forum
thanks.
psteeleb
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thanks - you must have been posting the same time I was. The PH probe is over 2 years old, and thinking about it I have to agree that 1 gal of kalc shouldn't bump it that much. Ill try recalibrating it when I get home and put one on my list of things to buy next time I place an order online. Even if it holds a recalibration it wouldn't hurt to have one ready just in case.
thanks for checking up on this.
I'm thinking the clicking may be a "feed mode" RK2 issue
psteeleb
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I got in around 10:30, the solenoid was clicking some and the RK2 indicated the circuit was off, clearly it wasn't. Definitely a problem with the channel not shutting down 100%, It's my understanding this is a common occurrence and will have to read up on it to see if it's something that can be fixed.
One of my GFCI had tripped, shutting down the fuge light, stand ventilation fans, wave maker and closed loop. I reset it and everything seems okay so I have no idea what may have tripped it, or how long it has been off. I'll check for voltage leaks tomorrow.
Temp was 79
Ph 8.26 - normal for this time of day
Fish and coral appear fine but some corals have some retracted PE (prostrata, blob, Servo unk) all others seem normal. This could be a side effect of the RK2 not shutting down the solenoid properly allowing for the elevated Ph or the low flow. I'm just glad Tony was here to shut the Kalc down to avoid another potential spike. I'll check PE in the morning when it is usually highest and compare it to some pictures I took last week.
One of my GFCI had tripped, shutting down the fuge light, stand ventilation fans, wave maker and closed loop. I reset it and everything seems okay so I have no idea what may have tripped it, or how long it has been off. I'll check for voltage leaks tomorrow.
Temp was 79
Ph 8.26 - normal for this time of day
Fish and coral appear fine but some corals have some retracted PE (prostrata, blob, Servo unk) all others seem normal. This could be a side effect of the RK2 not shutting down the solenoid properly allowing for the elevated Ph or the low flow. I'm just glad Tony was here to shut the Kalc down to avoid another potential spike. I'll check PE in the morning when it is usually highest and compare it to some pictures I took last week.
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psteeleb
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It's definitely a plus having someone that knows what to look for checking up on things while away. If it was our usual house sitter I suspect it would have gone unnoticed and caused a real issue. It never seems to fail that if your away for a few days something out of the normal will happen and most of the times it's bad.
thanks Tony
psteeleb
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13842635#post13842635 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Hop
I doubt you will find the problem until such time as you think your going to leave town again. At that point it will surface and it will be too late at night to find the part you need before you leave in the morning.
Glad to hear all is well though
thanks Hop
and I hate to say it but I have to agree with you 100% on the timing of having or finding problems
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