surgicalsense Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 They can be found outside of any Ralphs I think. They're called Aquafill. Premium Water. At first I was hesitant because it just says: "WATER PROCESS: This multi-Step State of the Art water treatment includes micron-prefiltration, Reverse Osmosis seperation, double ultraviolet sterilization, and a post carbon polish. NUTRITION FACTS: ... Calories 0 Total Fat: 0 Carbs: 0 Protein: 0" ... It didn't mention De-Ionization. But I'm assuming that the "micron-prefiltration" could be it? Not sure. Anyways thats what I use. Which Ralphs in NoHo? Link to comment
gena Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 That's the brand machine I was using...but outside Ralph's in Burbank. I was getting typically a TDS at 7 or 8...never lower than that. Link to comment
dfcn07 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Which Ralphs in NoHo? Yeah, the NoHo one was the one I used last night. Link to comment
ScubaEthan Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Did the cops clean out all the sex workers in NoHo? I've heard of people buying water like that but I've never seen a machine. That's why I get jugs. Maybe it's not a thing around here? Thought I'd share this reef-inspired art. I've seen these things before but now it's all in one handy dandy article. Cool stuff. Link to comment
dfcn07 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 That's the brand machine I was using...but outside Ralph's in Burbank. I was getting typically a TDS at 7 or 8...never lower than that. Yeah. At first I was using my containers to hold my salt water mixes or salt water from Vivid, and I couldn't thoroughly clean them out from their TDS. At first I was getting a reading of 12-14 TDS. Next I had a reading of 8 TDS. Last night I got a ready of 0-2 TDS. So I immediately thought that maybe all the extra TDS I was reading was from the salt mixture residue from a while back. I'll check next time to see if the TDS reading goes above 0-2 TDS. If it does, then maybe I was just lucky. But I did manage to get 2 5gallon jugs at 0-2 TDS. My cousin got 3 jugs worth of it. Link to comment
dfcn07 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Did the cops clean out all the sex workers in NoHo? I've heard of people buying water like that but I've never seen a machine. That's why I get jugs. Maybe it's not a thing around here? Thought I'd share this reef-inspired art. I've seen these things before but now it's all in one handy dandy article. Cool stuff. Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Did the cops clean out all the sex workers in NoHo? I've heard of people buying water like that but I've never seen a machine. That's why I get jugs. Maybe it's not a thing around here? Thought I'd share this reef-inspired art. I've seen these things before but now it's all in one handy dandy article. Cool stuff. Link to comment
dfcn07 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 It was at the Ralphs in Laurel Canyon Plaza... Cross streets of Roscoe and Laurel Canyon(I think). lol! Link to comment
ScubaEthan Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 This thread needs some photos. These were actually from Monday and I forgot to upload. Cluttered tank. Orange Bam Bams are coloring up and there's a new baby. Pooping. Link to comment
gena Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Looks awesome! Those bambams are so orangey You need a smaller mag float cleaner Those blastos are pretty, even if they are pooping Link to comment
msscha Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 You need a smaller mag float cleaner +1 -- that thing looks huge! There are some on NR that advocate for painting them black. My lfs recommends against putting plastic-painted items in the tank. I kind of agree. There are black mag floats but they were way more expensive. I like the look of a busy tank ! As much as I want to have the aesthetic sensibilities of a Japanese artist, I have learned that I'm really the English-cottage-garden type. Link to comment
gena Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 As much as I want to have the aesthetic sensibilities of a Japanese artist, I have learned that I'm really the English-cottage-garden type. omgosh....YES! That's me too Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 It was at the Ralphs in Laurel Canyon Plaza... Cross streets of Roscoe and Laurel Canyon(I think). lol! ... down the street from me. Next to Smart'n'Final? Link to comment
gena Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 +1 -- that thing looks huge! There are some on NR that advocate for painting them black. My lfs recommends against putting plastic-painted items in the tank. I kind of agree. There are black mag floats but they were way more expensive. I like the look of a busy tank ! As much as I want to have the aesthetic sensibilities of a Japanese artist, I have learned that I'm really the English-cottage-garden type. msscha...I just added your quote to my sig Link to comment
ScubaEthan Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 You need a smaller mag float cleaner +1 -- that thing looks huge! There are some on NR that advocate for painting them black. My lfs recommends against putting plastic-painted items in the tank. I kind of agree. There are black mag floats but they were way more expensive. I like the look of a busy tank ! As much as I want to have the aesthetic sensibilities of a Japanese artist, I have learned that I'm really the English-cottage-garden type. lol that's why it's usually not in the tank. I got it cause the smallest mag float had bad reviews... not strong enough or something. But it scratched my acrylic so I put a piece of filter pad between it. haha I like both aesthetics. I prefer the minimal zen-like look for planted freshwater tanks (which I really want). My I'm the only one that sees the tank and I'm growing out my corals and still getting stuff settled in. Link to comment
msscha Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 msscha...I just added your quote to my sig That just made my day ! Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ethan, that reef art was really cool, thanks. Tank is looking oh so fine, and yea, paint that mag black. Link to comment
ScubaEthan Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 msscha...I just added your quote to my sig msscha, we're famous Link to comment
gena Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 msscha, we're famous You guys have talent I've never been quoted I just don't have clever things to say Link to comment
ScubaEthan Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ethan, that reef art was really cool, thanks. Tank is looking oh so fine, and yea, paint that mag black. Will any non-toxic waterproof paint work? Update on the xenia: after moving it to the shade it looks a lot better but not pulsing. I suspect that it because it has a good bit of flow now. But it's location (right in front of a little arch under a rock) makes a perfect place for my porcelain crab. It is getting braver, or either I am providing it better spots that make it feel hidden but still visible ha. Since it is a regular sight now, I guess I should name it. Suggestions? Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Krylon and others make a paint for plastic. Painting it black makes it almost invisable. Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Keep it in the low flow areas. I have mine on the shelf, but just under the powerhead. Lighting hasn't been a question. Link to comment
ScubaEthan Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 My girlfriend agrees with this. She was just talking last night about how I'm gonna need my own big slush money when we combine finances. ha. Link to comment
dfcn07 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 LOL Ethan!!! That one is hillarious! I also agree with that! Link to comment
gena Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 It IS very true. Great graphic!!!!!! Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.