Recent content by botp2k1

Premium Aquatics is good place to buy from.

Whirley, what was your alk before and after? I have the red sea variety and it pumps nicely, my parameters are around 8.0-8.2 pH and 6-7 dKH for alkalinity. Some say the xenia pump rate depends on pH, others alk, etc. Which type of xenia are you speaking off, btw?

Here is a list of features, specs, etc. to look for. clear housings - nice to have 1 micron pre filters - preferred size pressure gauge - needed to signal filter change flush valve - nice to have John Guest quick connects or similar - nice to have TDS tester - must have, to signal membrane, DI...

You can probably get the overflow box and a pump for return flow for around $75-150 depending on which type, etc. Pet Warehouse has the Amiracle overflow box (I think it is the U siphon type - you can call to make sure), Life Reef has one but it is more expensive than most, there is another...

The basics of adding a sump/refugium is simple, you can tweak to your personal preference. The following is assuming you do not want to modify your existing tank, drilling holes, fitting bulkheads, etc. You will need to bring water down with a hang on tank overflow box. Use one with a U tube...

I get mine from Jason over at Premium Aquatics but he is out right now, he just finished moving a few weeks back.

Randy, after I posted, I realized I used the wrong word. I actually meant to say the refractometer is in my opinion, more convenient to use and maintain. I do not want to deceive anyone into one is better than the other. As I have found over the years, how well a piece of equipment functions...

Jeff, the refractometer will be more accurate. Try this link, I do not know if the sale is in progress or begins in Oct, but the price is $70. http://www.northcoastmarines.com/octsav.htm

dbman, it sounds like you did not get all the parts. A drinking water kit contains more than just the tank and a ball valve. Here is a description of what Spectrapure drinking water kits contain... "SpectraPure's drinking water kits include a space saving 3 gallon pressurized tank, a manual...

Whirley, actually my purchasing from Dave was based partly on your experience. So you did your part.

I just purchased a system from Dave of ReefPure as well. I was told if I placed my order in Sunday, it would be shipped Monday, well it that did not happen. It shipped a week later, but in between that time was also the terrorist attacks. I just chalked up the delay to that incident. I just...

I heard about this problem when I was looking into some PCs. Seems it does happen to many, not a lot, just enough to aggravate people who have recent "new" lamps that fail. As many suggested, make sure the clips are in line, not too tight, in the right region to hold the bulbs, etc. I am...

The peppermint shrimps should work but it is not fool proof. Some do, some don't, also you have to be sure you have the peppermint shrimp and not the camel shrimp. How you feed your tank also plays a role in it. If the shrimps have a constant diet of good and readily available food why pick...

Whirley, I think every forum knows your position on ReefPure. BTW, thanks for the heads up on the coupon. What's this 20% off deal now? [ September 19, 2001: Message edited by: botp2k1 ]

Kitta, you should be fine with the Aquafx if you choose to go with them. Kent and Spectrapure are more expensive but they are also more established. Spectrapure has an incredible website that has almost any add on you would ever need. I suggest you also look Reef Pure Systems. I have a unit...