Recent content by Nyreefer1981

Yup should be okay

Nope I mix 2 gallons a week I never had a problem but I do have to add some more Ro/Di after it mixes up for @ 1/2 hour because as the directions state the mix is 35 ppt or 1.026 sO I dilute it down to 1.025 takes about a cup.your issue is weird I've found it to be an excellent mix very...

I'm lookin at a build soon with both of these tanks I like them both bein as they r both very similar my 3 questions are this 1 how big is the overflow dimensions on the illuminata ? The deep blue I know is 7"x10" or the Other way around whatever so is the oceanic overflow smaller I know the...

Also on the cycle if u want to speed things up the cycle I mean u should still wait to add live stock @ 1 monthes just to be sure but there is a great product called Dr. Tims live nitrifying bacteria in a bottle and they will give u ammonia serum or additive whatever to initiate the cycle...

That's what worked for me and I think u can get good results in many different ways that the important thing to remember as long as those trace elements are where they should be then you'll be fine

Dude u don't need a skimmer although they are great if u can fit one but I've been running a Bc 14 for 9 monthes without one and my system is mint I do 2 gal water changes weekly I have plenty20lbs of rock 20lbs sandbed and stevieT's media Basket with a minifuge in the second chamber Floss ontop...

All good bro at that price I had to ask still a good deal for a single I need a double but nice price pumps worth @ that goodluck

Is it single or dual reactor? If dual ie one for GFO one for carbon I will definitely take it ifsingle reactor using either GFO or carbon then no thank u

Yeah bro no prob also be sure to check that seals are water tight before u add salt water try with some tap also if you want there might be enough room in your sump for some cheato (micro/macro idk) with a fuge light and u have a refugium too it'll help reduce nitrate/phosphates on a reverse...

I live in Li and my tap is 65 tds but my Ro/Di is 0 Ro/Di is the only way

If that Pic is of ur system then it looks fairly simple looking at the pic the white bulkhead on the left is ur in or drain ( it should be 1") then ur skimmer chamber which u have it in the spot then ur return pump runs up to the returns if you have 2 returns which it looks like u do that looks...

Aight so mostly using ro/di to calibrate as I do but I've heard the solutions is better b/c it's closer to the sample but what ever if u guys use ro/di I'll keep doin it and there why I started this thread Ive never been to either of these stores b4 as i live in syosset so thanks and I don't...

Okay first off I need to know where I can get salinity solution for a refractometor on long island? Don't wanna order just that. Also this is sort of a poll which store on long island do we like the most? There are sub-parts to this a: which has best fish? B: which has best corals? C: who has...

Wel that's why I'm here always learning if u stop learning u stop livin thanks again this tank is like 6 months to a year away but I really wanna take my time with it b/c I've rushed the last 3 tanks I've owned and nothing but disaster at first(eventually got a grip) but i don't want that this...

Oh n the herbie method I'm talkin about just uses 2 drains one being the main n second slightly higher being the emergency incase 1st is clogged for any reason since the deep blu has 3 holes it would be perfect for this but it only has 1 1" out the other 2 are meant for return lines which isn't...