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  1. Jim

    Neptune

    wow having such a miserable customer service experience with them on very first purchase (resolving defective merchandise). Spent so long to decide on them what a bummer. This just a one-off ?
  2. Jim

    Pico set-ups: how to run a successful 1-5 gallons saltwater tank

    good timing - Im running a new pico badly. I think that would be a welcome thread here
  3. Jim

    RODI System

    +1 on that. its a drag (somewhat literally) having mine a distance from the sump and DT..although i didn't have much a choice
  4. Jim

    DTC Build - Jim

    decided to order these packs from two different providers to compare ..ones price is 2x the other hm. I'll mount them on separate rocks Zoanthid Frag Pack Zoanthid Frag Pack- 05 Frags
  5. Jim

    DTC Build - Jim

    day 13; Mangroves are from Gulf Coast Ecosystems, I was surprised how grown out they are. So far so good under the surface; although the rocks are browning a bit
  6. Jim

    Calcium mystery

    that makes some sense when you say it that way, does sorta feel like high treatment for a system that shouldn't really have much of a demand yet
  7. Jim

    Calcium mystery

    Only been using the red sea foundation stuff. All-in-1 powder based on Ca and additional liquid buffer supplement. Hm I did happen to reload that liquid in the doser at just around then KH was tricky finally got it rising steady only in the past 4 weeks. 11.2 now up from 9.0
  8. Jim

    Calcium mystery

    yea been contemplating that too, although its the same kit and chems Ive used since the get go
  9. Jim

    Calcium mystery

    oh forgot the tank details: 40G DT, 10G frag tank, ~65G TWV 6 months old tank. 1" sandbed and reefrock 2.1. Fuge not stocked yet, carbon in the reactor, small (useless) UV, and scrubber 5 fish (now 4), cleaner, pistol, and standard CUC Soft corals have been fast growing. LPS and SPS not so much...
  10. Jim

    Calcium mystery

    Im having a confusing battle with my parameters; so thought I would describe the situation and see if any thoughts on what is going on. I'll list the tank details at the bottom of the post. I returned from the TG holiday after being away 4 days and found that my Ca had suddenly dropped to about...
  11. Jim

    DTC Build - Jim

    wow those look nice but very pricy. I'll probably go with more heads on some less exotic models for this
  12. Jim

    DTC Build - Jim

    day 6; Thoughts on best online sellers for zoa frags? I;d need them on plugs that I could get them off of
  13. Jim

    Algae scrubber

    still running both, never really considered going skimmerless. Algae on the screen has been slow just now picking up but along with the DT
  14. Jim

    DTC Build - Jim

    Alas, the game is afoot. Bill of materials: re-purposed drinking water filter/dispenser Tunze waterproof full spectrum LED Fixture 8850 aPump Silent Air Pump Tetra 26447 Submersible Aquarium Heater Hawaiian Black Arag-Alive! Reef Sand (2) medium sized Reef rock 2.1 taken out of from sump of...
  15. Jim

    Focal Point

    yes in family room, but first try was a marriage stressing debacle. Take two is now with basement sump and DIY overflow, its really looks nice and quiet. It does have a bit of a distracting glow when the lights on but everyone has adjusted to that and they secretly find it very captivating...
  16. Jim

    11/19/2017 - Poll Of The Day - Continue the Poll Of The Day?

    well that was pretty awesome thanks. I suppose I'll stick with API since it fits the box and I'm used to it. Im not a big micromanager on Nitrate but if I was I'm sure I'd pay up for something more readable
  17. Jim

    11/19/2017 - Poll Of The Day - Continue the Poll Of The Day?

    I could use a poll of the day be about which brand test kits everyone's using. Finally ran empty on nitrate solution
  18. Jim

    Frogspawn skeleton grow back?

    *meant that to say ; "i think..
  19. Jim

    Frogspawn skeleton grow back?

    you think you will end up with a lucky crab and an algae problem
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