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Prior to the last swap, I had cut about 100 zoa frags on the gryphon wet saw. No realizing the toxin was being aerosolized by the saw. Couple of hours later, I was coughing violently and ended up in the emergency room. Fever, terrible aches and pains, nausea. Terrible experience. After 10 hours...
I ordered these direct from sustainable aquatics, they work. 4 are available at $10 each. pickup monroe 08831.
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I haven't checked my PH in 10 years and have always run a calcium reactor. People do more damage by chasing this parameter as opposed to just leaving it be. As long as its not extremely low and your ALK and Calcium is stable you will be fine. Best way to raise it is by adding kalk to your top...
I switched out the original builder grade central AC several years ago with a 95 rated efficient unit. The drop in my electric bill was several hundred a month. If you can swing the cost go ahead and make the switch as soon as you can. It will pay for itself that much faster.