new to the hobby and need help please - Page 2

sgerwin · 10/02/2013, 02:03 PM

Interesting so it doesn't make the difference buying some expensive coralife one for like 200 they all are pretty much the same.. How many stages matter some are 3-4

gone fishin · 10/02/2013, 02:13 PM

Check out the filter guys. Shoot them an email, they are very helpful guys. They got all sizes and reasonably priced. I have had one from them for a little over a year now.

Calappidae · 10/02/2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sgerwin

Interesting so it doesn't make the difference buying some expensive coralife one for like 200 they all are pretty much the same.. How many stages matter some are 3-4

3 is good enough... replacing the filters is expensive so I wouldn't get too crazy. I mainly go with what works, and what works fast. The reserve tank on mine is handy in the event I have to quickly get water for a water change and don't have time to fill up a bucket throughout the night.

Also it comes with an indicator to let me know when to change the filters.

sgerwin · 10/03/2013, 04:00 PM

Ph-8.0
Phosphate 0
Nitrate - o
Ammonia 0
Calcium 480
Kh - 9 or 161 ppm gh

gbru316 · 10/03/2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sgerwin

Ph-8.0
Phosphate 0
Nitrate - o
Ammonia 0
Calcium 480
Kh - 9 or 161 ppm gh

is that your tank or fresh saltwater?

Also, what is your SG and temp?

Calappidae · 10/03/2013, 05:12 PM

If thats newly mixed then it's fine. I would let it reach the right temp before use.

sgerwin · 10/04/2013, 12:18 AM

That's my tank but I think I have more nitrates as I didn't wait long enough for the test

BrianB421 · 10/04/2013, 05:10 AM

What type of test kit do you have?

sgerwin · 10/04/2013, 12:30 PM

Api

Googilack · 10/04/2013, 03:08 PM

Does anyone know where I could find a 3/8" bulkhead fitting. I've spent the day calling all the local aquarium shops and marine supply stores. A few have offered to get it for Monday, but whose got time for that?

Calappidae · 10/04/2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Googilack

Does anyone know where I could find a 3/8" bulkhead fitting. I've spent the day calling all the local aquarium shops and marine supply stores. A few have offered to get it for Monday, but whose got time for that?

I suggest asking this in another section but... idk

10/02/2013, 02:13 PM	#27
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	Check out the filter guys. Shoot them an email, they are very helpful guys. They got all sizes and reasonably priced. I have had one from them for a little over a year now. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

10/03/2013, 05:12 PM	#31
Calappidae Harlequin Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,814	If thats newly mixed then it's fine. I would let it reach the right temp before use. __________________ Joe

10/04/2013, 05:10 AM	#33
BrianB421 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 189	What type of test kit do you have? __________________ Who knew small animals, salt water, and electricity could be so much fun? Current Tank Info: Tank Info:140gal glass bull nose peninsula/180lbs+ LR/Tao Tronics LEDs/Hydor wave maker/Reef Octopus PS and MR

10/04/2013, 03:08 PM	#35
Googilack Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Miami Springs, Fl Posts: 3	Does anyone know where I could find a 3/8" bulkhead fitting. I've spent the day calling all the local aquarium shops and marine supply stores. A few have offered to get it for Monday, but whose got time for that? __________________ That's what -She Current Tank Info: About 25 lbs of rock and 1"of sand. 1 MP10es set to "Reef Crest" at 70%. In the sump I'm running a CAD LIGHT protein skimmer, carbon reactor and a chiller. Live stock wise there are 2 clown fish, 2 chromis, a cardinal and a frogspawn coral.

10/02/2013, 02:03 PM	#26
sgerwin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16	Interesting so it doesn't make the difference buying some expensive coralife one for like 200 they all are pretty much the same.. How many stages matter some are 3-4

10/03/2013, 04:00 PM	#29
sgerwin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16	Ph-8.0 Phosphate 0 Nitrate - o Ammonia 0 Calcium 480 Kh - 9 or 161 ppm gh

10/04/2013, 12:18 AM	#32
sgerwin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16	That's my tank but I think I have more nitrates as I didn't wait long enough for the test

10/04/2013, 12:30 PM	#34
sgerwin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16	Api