FiSHy sAy HeY
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i might of asked this already...but how do you keep your sand bed so clean?
Sonny's Rimless Shallow Reef.
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Merfin70
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Sonny - You're running the I-Tech 100 right? Do you happen to recall off hand the footprint of your skimmer and whether there is any wiggle room based on the configuration of the pump? I can't find a good picture of the skimmer to see what sticks out from where? Trying to see if I can get it into a 6 3/4" x 15" space or if I'm going to have to cut down one of my baffels to get it in there.
Fab pictures BTW !!!!
Fab pictures BTW !!!!
SunnyX
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CeeGee
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14947226#post14947226 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SunnyX
Thanks.
The skimmer in the picture above is actually a Deltec Ap851. Does the I-Tech 100 look similar?
No the I-Tech is a cone skimmer. Check them out they look very promising and much cheaper than the ATB's (and American made by a LFS owner). I will be getting one soon. Emster is the TOTM that is running the I-Tech and his tank is :eek2:
JCR's Reef
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Good question DML.
Do you ever get all of the Magnesium to dissolve? I still havent found a way to get it to dissolve even with hot/ warm water.
Do you ever get all of the Magnesium to dissolve? I still havent found a way to get it to dissolve even with hot/ warm water.
Mchava
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Cant answer for sunny but since we both use the two part system I can tell you how I does mine. What I did was take 1g container and added 600ml of mag then I filled the rest up with RO/DI water. For my dose i just used the same setting for my alk/cal. I am currently dosing 180ml of each. As for how I dissolve my mag, I mix then in different containers and then mix them in a 5g container once they have dissolved. Hope that help any one.
Reefer08
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Mchava have you noticed that your colors are better from dosing 2-part? Also how often do you dose the 2 part?
One thing I didn't like about two part is the fact its not as stable as a calcium reactor. Its stable day to day but the tank isn't constantly being fed ca/alk like a calcium reactor.
I have noticed that the nicest tanks are all using the balling method now. Im wondering if its the higher PH that makes the colors better?
One thing I didn't like about two part is the fact its not as stable as a calcium reactor. Its stable day to day but the tank isn't constantly being fed ca/alk like a calcium reactor.
I have noticed that the nicest tanks are all using the balling method now. Im wondering if its the higher PH that makes the colors better?
reefsahoy
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sunny, i just got back from viewing a local tank builder's work and i must say i'm extreemly impressed. i will be putting in the order for the 48x24x20h, 3sides starfire with polished and beveled edges tank within a day or two. I will also order the ATI 8x 54 and oceanic tech stand tomorrow am. I can't believe I waited this long to decide but it looks as if i'm finally going to do it. I already have a bubble king mini 200 skimmer, ca reactor, and custom sump,a pair of programmable Tunze 6100's, 4korellia 4's (i'll upgrade those later), custom build kalk reactor with a custom built ATO, and a 3 channel aquadoser that i'm currently using and will use that on the new system. I already got someone lined up to buy my exsisting tech 90 and he's willing to wait until i transfer all my stuff over. I guess that was the writing on the wall! Can't wait to start building the system. I'm like a kid on xmas day!! I will start my own post and not interfere with your post anymore but just wanted to let you know what you're responsible for since you went rimless! I told the wife to blame YOU!!
. btw the tank will take like 3 weeks to be completed so i will wait untel then to start posting
. btw the tank will take like 3 weeks to be completed so i will wait untel then to start posting
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