phil47952 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I'm new here, what is a sticky? Thanks all Phil Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 The important topics bookmarked at the top of each individual forum Quote Link to comment
Nanostyle81 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Excellent thread. I'm another one that's been reefing a while and not making my own water. Sounds simple enough. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment
JohnOTS Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Stevie, so I have read this entire thread, very helpful thanks. One question though, I have the same tank and was following your procedure to the tee. However, when I mixed the salt I used 4 gallons of water and 2.5 cups of red sea coral pro salt and got a salinity of 1.030? This is without injecting any air into the water? I had to add an extra gallon of water to get the salinity down. Do you mix with 4 gallons or more with the 2.5 cups? Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 I estimate it at 4 gallons and I fill the measuring cup to the top, then estimate the 1/2 cup. So it isn't an exact literally measurement. It works for me but again I am not actually measuring out 4 gallons, using a natural line on a bucket. Find what works for you, use less salt next time or more water. Air injection will not effect salinity. If you also had evaporation over the time of mixing and testing it may have effected it as well. I know if I let my water sit over night I have to add fresh RO to it or use less salt before hand to accommodate. Quote Link to comment
nikeSB Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 i read some where that u shouldnt siphon the sand bed? is that true? ive been doing this to my tank for the longest time and never saw anything wrong with it Quote Link to comment
Rocket Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I think they mean just siphon the top of the sand bed. Disturbing the lower, deeper parts of the sand bed messes up the already established nitrogen cycle. Siphoning the entire depth of the bed negates the effect of having a sand bed as another filter in the system. On the plus side. Your sand bed has got to be nice! Although a properly maintained tank with good turnover rates will keep a sand bed pretty clean. Snails will do the rest. Quote Link to comment
DRAllison Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I was wondering where to get RO water and had not considered looking at the large prebottled stuff. Probably be much cheaper than buying the premade salt water from my LFS for $1/gallon. Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Your best long term option is to make your own and purchase a RO/DI machine Quote Link to comment
DRAllison Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Your best long term option is to make your own and purchase a RO/DI machine While I'm just running my 8g, I think I'll take the easier route and make my own with some RO water and a bucket. Once this one get's going and moves to my office, I plan on starting a 30-40gallon to keep here in the house. 10% water changes might get pricey at that point Quote Link to comment
NanoCube-boy Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have my own RO/DI system. Quote Link to comment
pianoman96 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 what is RO water is that just tap but you know conditoned and with salt. please help me im a begginner Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) No, it is filtered water to remove total dissolved solids from tap water http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis Edited October 6, 2009 by StevieT Quote Link to comment
GuitarCrazyo Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 How much do you spend a month on supps. I am guessing Im around 200 or so. I use no products, multivitamins, creatine, about ten pounds of protein powder, currently on anabolic halo, and bcaa and essentials as well. What do you guys take? Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I do massive amount of chemi-pure elite. I am up to about 3 bags a day now, I need to cut back soon. Quote Link to comment
Nemo Niblets Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I do massive amount of chemi-pure elite. I am up to about 3 bags a day now, I need to cut back soon. Lmao. Quote Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I do massive amount of chemi-pure elite. I am up to about 3 bags a day now, I need to cut back soon. Quote Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I made up 5 gallons to start my tank, but only needed about 3.5. It'll be a while before I have to do a water change (waiting for cycle). Should I just discard the remaining water? Will it be okay in the bucket? For normal water changes, is it best to make up water fresh each time or does it matter? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Overall it doesn't matter you can store water. Just make sure it is covered, having it move with a pump is best. For that small amount I would just dump it, not worth the trouble. If you store water there will be evaporation so you will have to add fresh RO to bring the salinity back down before the change. You could dump it in some kind of small sealed container if you like. Just mix, reheat and check salinity before you use. Quote Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 ...For that small amount I would just dump it, not worth the trouble... Yeah, I ended up dumping it. I had the bucket sealed, but when I checked it just now it didn't have the freshest smell. I don't want to risk it with such a small water volume. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment
Jake42393 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Nice guide StevieT also, i found you can use a siphon to suck water back into your tank without making a mess... but its not needed.. Quote Link to comment
KSASTER2 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I vote for a sticky! Hi great thread... noob here with a noob question...when I'm siphoning am i supposed to be cleaning the sand bed also or stay above it and just siphon out water? Quote Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) You don't have to siphon the sand bed, but you can siphon detritus that's lying on top. Edited January 6, 2010 by lakshwadeep Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 You don't have to siphon the sand bed, but you can siphon detritus that's lying on top. You don't have to siphon the sand bed, but you can siphon detritus that's lying on top. HEAD ON APPLY DIRECTLY TO FOREHEAD HEAD ON APPLY DIRECTLY TO FOREHEAD Quote Link to comment
sammiewags Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Thank you Stevie!!! Great information for a newb like me! your pictures were a HUGE help too!! Quote Link to comment
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