In Doctor's Office 220 Gal Upgade - Page 7

DrHarryLopez · 08/14/2011, 08:23 PM

The pressure mysteriously dropped in my area, so I need to buy a booster pump for my RO

Now my pressure is up at 60

The hookup was quick and simple

But this came attached but I dont know what the heck it is! No instructions either..

crooks · 08/14/2011, 11:09 PM

That is the auto shut off for your booster pump. Its a pressure switch. Do you have a float valve in your ro tank?

DrHarryLopez · 08/15/2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crooks

That is the auto shut off for your booster pump. Its a pressure switch. Do you have a float valve in your ro tank?

I thought it might be, but do i put it before the pump or after the RO?
No Float valve in the RO Tank.

crooks · 08/16/2011, 06:30 PM

I put mine after di not sure if its the right spot. You need back pressure is the line to shut the booster pump off.

DrHarryLopez · 08/16/2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crooks

I put mine after di not sure if its the right spot. You need back pressure is the line to shut the booster pump off.

Great thanks!

crooks · 08/16/2011, 09:25 PM

How do you remember to shut it off and not have floods?

DrHarryLopez · 08/18/2011, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crooks

How do you remember to shut it off and not have floods?

Quote:

Originally Posted by coralreefnc

+1 . Wondering about that too .

LOL, I actually do have a float switch, but I like to manually shut off when the 55 gal drum is full.

MIKE NY · 08/19/2011, 07:27 AM

I've had a few floods caused by either forgeting to shut off manually or a faulty float switch so now I use a regular cooking timer...haven't had a flood since.

CRAZYFIZH · 08/19/2011, 09:15 AM

if you have not installed the shut off valve hearis a video clip of wear it needs to be installed
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...s-and-systems/
hope this helps

DrHarryLopez · 08/19/2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKE NY

I've had a few floods caused by either forgeting to shut off manually or a faulty float switch so now I use a regular cooking timer...haven't had a flood since.

I am weary of timers floats and all, hence no floods in yrs.
Thanks Mike

MIKE NY · 08/19/2011, 08:41 PM

The timer is the beat thing I've tried because I know how long it takes to fill up and when it beeps I shut the water off and when it takes longer then I also know my filters are getting dirty.....I just have to be home...LOL
have fun on the tank tour ..I can't make it so take plenty of pics

DrHarryLopez · 08/22/2011, 12:27 PM

My pH is down to 7.85! hmmmmm

MIKE NY · 08/22/2011, 03:55 PM

7.85 isn't that bad ...keep an eye on it the next few days to see if it goes lower....did the alk change too? if so you may have to re-adjust the reactor and either drip kalk or open some windows.

DrHarryLopez · 08/22/2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKE NY

7.85 isn't that bad ...keep an eye on it the next few days to see if it goes lower....did the alk change too? if so you may have to re-adjust the reactor and either drip kalk or open some windows.

Yes Mike thanks. My usual pH is 8.3-4 as the office is always airy. Will do sow testing tomorrow.

DrHarryLopez · 08/27/2011, 06:11 PM

Now, I join the ranks of reefers with the the dreaded AEFWs.
I have setup 3 independent 10 gal QTs with LED lighting. (I just recvd 6 Marineland Reef LEDs units)

I dipped the largest of colonies I could remove from the rocks, then QT'ing for a few week maybe months:
12" Larry Jackson tabling acro colony
Purple Tennius colony

15" Sarmentosa tabling acro colony (looks terrible)

Brilliant Purple Milli colony

DrHarryLopez · 08/27/2011, 06:23 PM

I just added new pellets. you can see the difference in pellet size.
The darker pellets are NP Pellets and the larger pellets are new NPX.
I bought the NPX pellets only because that was the pellets my supplier had available.

Reef_Noob · 08/28/2011, 02:42 PM

Harry hows the fight with AEFW going?
Hows the situation, has it affected many colonies or just few?

Its such a sad news....
Please keep us posted on what measures you are taking to eradicate AEFW so we can learn from your experience.

Your setup and equipment choice are very good.
Please do keep updating.

Wishing you all the best of luck and looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful setup!!

DrHarryLopez · 08/28/2011, 05:12 PM

Figured out which canister was clogged. Weird how it clogged in only 7days!

The culprit! Look how clean though....

Now back to normal!

DrHarryLopez · 08/28/2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef_Noob

Harry hows the fight with AEFW going?
Hows the situation, has it affected many colonies or just few?

Its such a sad news....
Please keep us posted on what measures you are taking to eradicate AEFW so we can learn from your experience.

Your setup and equipment choice are very good.
Please do keep updating.

Wishing you all the best of luck and looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful setup!!

Thanks for the motivation and wishes. I'll be posting my AEFW eradication attempt.

DrHarryLopez · 08/28/2011, 05:47 PM

This weekend I removed a few colonies (two of which were infected.)

I have 3 10 gal QT tanks, each with an aquaclear filter and sponge from my sump, a powerhead, and newly received LED lights. The third tank is for at-risk Acros which are not infected.

Yesterday, I dipped all the corals in CoralRx as directed then placed into the QT.

Today, I removed each colony and inspected them carefully for eggs.

I had the colonies out of water for about 40 mins as I scraped the eggs with a #15 blade on a scalpel handle. All eggs were found on the underside of the coral on tissue-less skeleton. Flushed and splashed fresh saltwater to removed any fragmented AEFW eggs, then placed back into the QT.
I think (I hope) I caught them in time as there were a few hundred eggs on the corals. In the next few days I plan to remove all acros and at risk corals, especially my Blue Acropora Millepora - Aquacultured, ORA (Acropora millepora)

Larry Jackson colony placed into a basin

Turned upside down to reveal the eggs

Another view

Closer

and even closer

Bcamp · 08/28/2011, 06:12 PM

Great pics,Thanks

jbanks · 08/30/2011, 09:03 PM

Good luck Harry! These things are a BEOTCH!

Rickyrooz1 · 08/30/2011, 09:45 PM

Great pics of the AEFW eggs

afernandez · 08/30/2011, 10:37 PM

Very educational

never seen aefw eggs! I hate those things 4 you!

DrHarryLopez · 08/31/2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afernandez

Very educational

never seen aefw eggs! I hate those things 4 you!

Thanks, remember all the corals are dipped, but the eggs are not affected by dipping. You must scape them off!

08/14/2011, 08:23 PM	#151
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	The pressure mysteriously dropped in my area, so I need to buy a booster pump for my RO Now my pressure is up at 60 The hookup was quick and simple But this came attached but I dont know what the heck it is! No instructions either.. __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

08/19/2011, 07:27 AM	#158
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 4,381	I've had a few floods caused by either forgeting to shut off manually or a faulty float switch so now I use a regular cooking timer...haven't had a flood since. __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef, 20 gal frag/reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums on Hamilton M80 HQIs, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

08/19/2011, 08:41 PM	#161
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 4,381	The timer is the beat thing I've tried because I know how long it takes to fill up and when it beeps I shut the water off and when it takes longer then I also know my filters are getting dirty.....I just have to be home...LOL have fun on the tank tour ..I can't make it so take plenty of pics __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef, 20 gal frag/reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums on Hamilton M80 HQIs, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

08/22/2011, 12:27 PM	#162
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	My pH is down to 7.85! hmmmmm __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

08/22/2011, 03:55 PM	#163
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 4,381	7.85 isn't that bad ...keep an eye on it the next few days to see if it goes lower....did the alk change too? if so you may have to re-adjust the reactor and either drip kalk or open some windows. __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef, 20 gal frag/reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums on Hamilton M80 HQIs, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

08/14/2011, 11:09 PM	#152
crooks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elgin IL Posts: 1,346	That is the auto shut off for your booster pump. Its a pressure switch. Do you have a float valve in your ro tank?

08/16/2011, 06:30 PM	#154
crooks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elgin IL Posts: 1,346	I put mine after di not sure if its the right spot. You need back pressure is the line to shut the booster pump off.

08/16/2011, 09:25 PM	#156
crooks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elgin IL Posts: 1,346	How do you remember to shut it off and not have floods?

08/19/2011, 09:15 AM	#159
CRAZYFIZH Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: LARGO, FLORIDA Posts: 220	if you have not installed the shut off valve hearis a video clip of wear it needs to be installed http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...s-and-systems/ hope this helps

08/27/2011, 06:11 PM	#165
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	Now, I join the ranks of reefers with the the dreaded AEFWs. I have setup 3 independent 10 gal QTs with LED lighting. (I just recvd 6 Marineland Reef LEDs units) I dipped the largest of colonies I could remove from the rocks, then QT'ing for a few week maybe months: 12" Larry Jackson tabling acro colony Purple Tennius colony 15" Sarmentosa tabling acro colony (looks terrible) Brilliant Purple Milli colony __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

08/27/2011, 06:23 PM	#166
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	I just added new pellets. you can see the difference in pellet size. The darker pellets are NP Pellets and the larger pellets are new NPX. I bought the NPX pellets only because that was the pellets my supplier had available. __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

08/28/2011, 02:42 PM	#167
Reef_Noob Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,460	Harry hows the fight with AEFW going? Hows the situation, has it affected many colonies or just few? Its such a sad news.... Please keep us posted on what measures you are taking to eradicate AEFW so we can learn from your experience. Your setup and equipment choice are very good. Please do keep updating. Wishing you all the best of luck and looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful setup!! __________________ If ya gonna do it...then do it right !! BUILDING A DREAM....SPS Dominated 105cm x 51cm x 54cm (Low Iron Belgian Glass)....Please visit my homepage for build thread. LED Lighting (CREE Main Unit 60w x2, T5 and T8 LED tubes), LED RGB-P Light bar, DIY Sump, Bubble King 180 Gen.2 Skimmer, TECO TR15 Chiller, Sicce Multi Return pump, X-Wave Rotary Device, Vortech MP40 ES, Hydor Korallia Wavemakers(2800 x2, 4000 x2), RR Wavemaker, 2x Nano Wavemakers, SIAM Ocean Media Reactor, Kent Phosphate Reactor, 6 Stage RO/DI unit, Ginko Sea Auto-top System. Current Tank Info: DREAM 1.0 is up and running..,DREAM 2.0 build is underway (Read on from Page 25)

08/28/2011, 05:12 PM	#168
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	Figured out which canister was clogged. Weird how it clogged in only 7days! The culprit! Look how clean though.... Now back to normal! __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

08/28/2011, 05:47 PM	#170
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	Aefw This weekend I removed a few colonies (two of which were infected.) I have 3 10 gal QT tanks, each with an aquaclear filter and sponge from my sump, a powerhead, and newly received LED lights. The third tank is for at-risk Acros which are not infected. Yesterday, I dipped all the corals in CoralRx as directed then placed into the QT. Today, I removed each colony and inspected them carefully for eggs. I had the colonies out of water for about 40 mins as I scraped the eggs with a #15 blade on a scalpel handle. All eggs were found on the underside of the coral on tissue-less skeleton. Flushed and splashed fresh saltwater to removed any fragmented AEFW eggs, then placed back into the QT. I think (I hope) I caught them in time as there were a few hundred eggs on the corals. In the next few days I plan to remove all acros and at risk corals, especially my Blue Acropora Millepora - Aquacultured, ORA (Acropora millepora) Larry Jackson colony placed into a basin Turned upside down to reveal the eggs Another view Closer and even closer __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

08/28/2011, 06:12 PM	#171
Bcamp Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I think I'm here Posts: 97	Great pics,Thanks

08/30/2011, 09:03 PM	#172
jbanks Lover of God's Creations Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,250	Good luck Harry! These things are a BEOTCH! __________________ Jonathan Go ahead... Put the price on the bag. I don't have that problem any longer :) Current Tank Info: 180g Custom rimless Starphire, 48 X10 ATI PM T5 fixture, Vortech MP40w X3 with battery Backup, Bubble King Super Marin 250, Geo 612 Calc reactor, Profilux stand-alone Doser, Neptune Apex controller, Ozotech Poseidon 200 ozone generator

08/30/2011, 09:45 PM	#173
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	Great pics of the AEFW eggs __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

08/30/2011, 10:37 PM	#174
afernandez Never Quit!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new york city! Posts: 1,505	Very educational never seen aefw eggs! I hate those things 4 you! __________________ Arlin- Take your time and do it right. Current Tank Info: 120g Apex controller, (2) mp40w Es ,(3) Mp10W Es, Alfa vertex 170, 8 bulb ATI Dimable Sunpower,REEFOCTOPUS-BB-10000, Tunze Ato . 21G MINI-Reef, 250w MH, Mp10Wes

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