Tswifty's Custom 40g Rimless Build Thread - Page 5

HumanIMDB · 05/29/2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally posted by Tswifty
Thanks. It's recommended to perform the disinfection each time you change the filters.

Okay, I'm, guilty...I haven't disinfected ours in over a year...guess I will do that the next filter change.

How often do you change your RO membrane. The manufacturer recommends every 6 months, but TDS going into the membrane is 65 or lower and 0 coming out with no change in the rejection rate so I'm thinking I'll save the $100 or so bucks for a new "select" membrane and use that money for other things...

Tswifty · 05/29/2009, 11:00 AM

It's my understanding that your RO membrane should last 2 to 3 years.

Here is a link to a thread that was started the other day which has some good information from Buckeye Field Supply regarding when filters, resins, membranes, etc... should be changed.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1643363

Tswifty · 05/29/2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by kudora
Wow those palys look great, that picture makes them look awesome, might have to consider picking some up.

Thanks... and they grow fast. I started out with 2 adult polyps and 2 baby heads. Now I have over 20 heads.

HumanIMDB · 05/29/2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by Tswifty
It's my understanding that your RO membrane should last 2 to 3 years.

Here is a link to a thread that was started the other day which has some good information from Buckeye Field Supply regarding when filters, resins, membranes, etc... should be changed.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1643363

Ah...good to know...must have confused the RO Membrane with the prefilter change schedule...

Tswifty · 05/29/2009, 01:06 PM

Today's Water Parameters:

BigJay · 05/29/2009, 01:31 PM

Tswifty, where did you get that awesome pinch valve that you're using on the Korallin?

Would one of these do the same job?
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...duct%5Fid=7345

Tswifty · 05/29/2009, 02:04 PM

I ordered it when I ordered the Needle Valve from US Plastics. I imagine the ones you posted would work just fine... probably give a little more control too. I just ordered a bunch of the cheap ones, and figured having extras on hand was a good idea. I was actually planning on using the needle valve I already had, and just switching it to the output of the reactor... similar to the way the Aquatic Systems Ca Reactor works, but when I pulled it offline something inside the valve was broken.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...roduct_id=2622

Edit: If you decide to try out the pinch valves from the link above, make sure you don't order the 1/4" pinch valve ($0.14 each). I didn't read the description the first time, and didn't realize it was only for "ON or OFF" purposes.

Aquarist007 · 05/29/2009, 07:29 PM

TJ---your information on changing the ro/di filter really rounds out the blog---thank you for allowing me to share this information with everyone else

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=410

Tangweed · 05/29/2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
TJ---your information on changing the ro/di filter really rounds out the blog---thank you for allowing me to share this information with everyone else

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=410

I see a RC MOD in the future for him. He gets my vote

Aquarist007 · 05/29/2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by Tangweed
I see a RC MOD in the future for him. He gets my vote

first his tank has to make TOTM

Tangweed · 05/29/2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
first his tank has to make TOTM

That's only a matter of time

raen · 05/29/2009, 10:53 PM

So I've been gone for a bit....WOWZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTM here we come!!! PS, sont forget, about a year ago we disscussed how you prsonally thank ME for some of your success. I can read through 265,000 pages of thread to find the exact page if need be.....

Aquarist007 · 05/29/2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by raen
So I've been gone for a bit....WOWZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTM here we come!!! PS, sont forget, about a year ago we disscussed how you prsonally thank ME for some of your success. I can read through 265,000 pages of thread to find the exact page if need be.....

go for it since you have so much time on your hands

raen · 05/29/2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
go for it since you have so much time on your hands

I know right??? you make me giggle scott

BigJay · 05/29/2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by Tswifty
I ordered it when I ordered the Needle Valve from US Plastics. I imagine the ones you posted would work just fine... probably give a little more control too. I just ordered a bunch of the cheap ones, and figured having extras on hand was a good idea. I was actually planning on using the needle valve I already had, and just switching it to the output of the reactor... similar to the way the Aquatic Systems Ca Reactor works, but when I pulled it offline something inside the valve was broken.

I appreciate the advice mate. So to handle standard 1/8" ID airline tubing, I need to get the 5/32" to 1/4" size? I assume the measurements of the pinch valve are OD.

Aquarist007 · 05/29/2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by raen
I know right??? you make me giggle scott

its been a long time on here since someone has said that to me--thanks

Tswifty · 05/30/2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
TJ---your information on changing the ro/di filter really rounds out the blog---thank you for allowing me to share this information with everyone else

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=410

No problem.

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Originally posted by raen
So I've been gone for a bit....WOWZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTM here we come!!! PS, sont forget, about a year ago we disscussed how you prsonally thank ME for some of your success. I can read through 265,000 pages of thread to find the exact page if need be.....

Glad to see you're still around Rae.

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Originally posted by BigJay
I appreciate the advice mate. So to handle standard 1/8" ID airline tubing, I need to get the 5/32" to 1/4" size? I assume the measurements of the pinch valve are OD.

No problem, Yes I'm fairly certain the pinch valve measurements are OD. 1/4" would probably be fine... that's what I attempted to order the first time, but like I said... it was only for on/off applications. So I was forced to place another order, and the next size for that particular pinch valve was for a max of 1/2" OD or something. If you're hesitant at all about the size, I would lean towards a size larger just to be safe.

For the record... I haven't had any issues with the Ca Reactor effluent flow rate since making the switch.

Aquarist007 · 05/30/2009, 04:07 PM

Can I hide here for awhile TJ--lately I have been accused of everthing from being Hitler to somehow making money on my blogs(I wish

) LOL

BigJay · 05/30/2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by Tswifty

For the record... I haven't had any issues with the Ca Reactor effluent flow rate since making the switch.

That's why I'm copying off of you. At least you look like you know what you're doing.

Thanks again for the help.

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
Can I hide here for awhile TJ--lately I have been accused of everthing from being Hitler to somehow making money on my blogs(I wish ) LOL

I've made money off your blogs, from all the fish and livestock I've purchased for my tank that didn't die on me. I appreciate what you do Cap'n. Don't let the fools on the internet get you down.

Tswifty · 05/31/2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
Can I hide here for awhile TJ--lately I have been accused of everthing from being Hitler to somehow making money on my blogs(I wish ) LOL

Sure thing Scott... this is a "drama free" reef environment.

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Originally posted by BigJay
At least you look like you know what you're doing.

Hehe... that's the front I put on, but secretly....

j/k.

Glad I could help, the Korallin was driving me insane for a few weeks there. It's so nice having it dialed in now, and not having to worry about fiddling with it every day anymore.

Aquarist007 · 05/31/2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally posted by BigJay

I've made money off your blogs, from all the fish and livestock I've purchased for my tank that didn't die on me. I appreciate what you do Cap'n. Don't let the fools on the internet get you down.

Thanks BigJay---comments like yours helps alot

Electrobes · 05/31/2009, 06:45 AM

+1 to BigJay

Aquarist007 · 05/31/2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally posted by Electrobes
+1 to BigJay

huh---your making money on my blogs too----so where's my cut

Tswifty · 05/31/2009, 09:25 PM

Nothing too exciting to report today. Just did some basic end of the week maintenance tasks which included... turkey basting the sand, cleaning the acrylic, performing a 5 gallon water change (ran out of Coralife... so I had to use buffered Instant Ocean), refilling the ATO reservoir, pruning back the Cheatomorpha a little, cleaning inside the skimmer neck and body, and changing out the carbon in my TLF reactor.

All FUN stuff!

Anyway... here is a picture I snapped of the Cheatomorpha now that it's growth has taken off. It actually died back at one point to about the size of a softball, and I was worried I was going to lose it completely.

kudora · 06/01/2009, 11:20 AM

lol what are you doing different to actually grow cheato, i know its been a problem since the 90 gallon.

05/29/2009, 11:00 AM	#102
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	It's my understanding that your RO membrane should last 2 to 3 years. Here is a link to a thread that was started the other day which has some good information from Buckeye Field Supply regarding when filters, resins, membranes, etc... should be changed. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1643363 __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

05/29/2009, 01:06 PM	#105
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Today's Water Parameters: __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

05/29/2009, 01:31 PM	#106
BigJay Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southlake, Texas Posts: 1,872	Tswifty, where did you get that awesome pinch valve that you're using on the Korallin? Would one of these do the same job? http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...duct%5Fid=7345 __________________ PBITAWA Last edited by BigJay; 05/29/2009 at 01:46 PM.

05/29/2009, 02:04 PM	#107
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	I ordered it when I ordered the Needle Valve from US Plastics. I imagine the ones you posted would work just fine... probably give a little more control too. I just ordered a bunch of the cheap ones, and figured having extras on hand was a good idea. I was actually planning on using the needle valve I already had, and just switching it to the output of the reactor... similar to the way the Aquatic Systems Ca Reactor works, but when I pulled it offline something inside the valve was broken. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...roduct_id=2622 Edit: If you decide to try out the pinch valves from the link above, make sure you don't order the 1/4" pinch valve ($0.14 each). I didn't read the description the first time, and didn't realize it was only for "ON or OFF" purposes. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover Last edited by Tswifty; 05/29/2009 at 02:09 PM.

05/29/2009, 07:29 PM	#108
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	TJ---your information on changing the ro/di filter really rounds out the blog---thank you for allowing me to share this information with everyone else http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=410 __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

05/29/2009, 10:53 PM	#112
raen Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,084	So I've been gone for a bit....WOWZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTM here we come!!! PS, sont forget, about a year ago we disscussed how you prsonally thank ME for some of your success. I can read through 265,000 pages of thread to find the exact page if need be..... __________________ Rae N. She wasn't wicked, she only liked the shoes!!! Current Tank Info: 60 Gall Hex, 3 #3's, no fuge..........YET!!!

05/30/2009, 04:07 PM	#118
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	Can I hide here for awhile TJ--lately I have been accused of everthing from being Hitler to somehow making money on my blogs(I wish ) LOL __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

05/31/2009, 06:45 AM	#122
Electrobes Montipora type guy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 2,945	+1 to BigJay __________________ Christian Current Tank Info: 100G Half Cylinder

05/31/2009, 09:25 PM	#124
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Nothing too exciting to report today. Just did some basic end of the week maintenance tasks which included... turkey basting the sand, cleaning the acrylic, performing a 5 gallon water change (ran out of Coralife... so I had to use buffered Instant Ocean), refilling the ATO reservoir, pruning back the Cheatomorpha a little, cleaning inside the skimmer neck and body, and changing out the carbon in my TLF reactor. All FUN stuff! Anyway... here is a picture I snapped of the Cheatomorpha now that it's growth has taken off. It actually died back at one point to about the size of a softball, and I was worried I was going to lose it completely. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

06/01/2009, 11:20 AM	#125
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	lol what are you doing different to actually grow cheato, i know its been a problem since the 90 gallon. __________________ You must use "Regular Clorox" Any scents like "New Fresh Scent Clorox" will kill all of your animals in a few minutes (don't ask) "Paul b" Current Tank Info: 84 gallon(60x18x18) tank, 40 breeder frag, 30 gallon lps