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11/18/2006, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 432
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Wanting to reduce maintenance
Every other day I have to add R/O and reef buffer to maintain my salinity and alk levels. Would a drip system do the trick and if so are all drip systems the same?
I have a 46 gal. tank and run a skimmer. I also run 3 maxijet 1200s, and canister for a good water flow. I don't have a chiller so to maintain the temp. in the warmer months I keep the lid open for venting heat. Of course this contributes to more evaporation which contributes to the increased salinity. I'm thinking a chiller would be overkill for my size tank. Not to mention the noise and higher electric bill. I don't think my set-up warrants a refrugium. Your thoughts please. |
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11/18/2006, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: fla
Posts: 261
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I would get a 5 gallon bucket mix additive with ro water and get a top off controller oceanus, tunze, etc
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11/18/2006, 01:44 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 982
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do you check your alk? Unless you have a lot of sps/clams etc. I would bet your alk is really high from the buffer.
not sure if it works yet but I just ordered an aquamedic ato from marinedepot for $137
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clowns, bi-color pseudo, coral beauty, yellow tang GBTA, crocea clam xenia, various polyps/zoa's, candy cane, tree leather, frogspawn, torch, various mushrooms, green/red plate, birdsnest Current Tank Info: 180 AGA, tunze 6100, 6025 and 6060, 3 x 250 mh's, 3 x 80 t5's, ASM G4+ |
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