2 questions

jamest0o0 · 02/10/2008, 11:10 AM

first of all what kind of thermometer does everyone use? I was thinking of getting one with a probe, can they stay in 24/7?

secondly I just got 2 plastic 45g tubs.... my plan is to fill them with RO/DI water, would it be okay to mix one with salt and use that for water changes?

stuccodude · 02/10/2008, 12:03 PM

i use a digital thermometer it even has a alarm if temp gets too low or high, it was around 40$ and the battery must be good at all times or the reading is off and as far as the tubs i use 2 and one is saltwater and the other ro, if i ever need a emergency water change i add salt and do my change, knock on wood that has not happened yet. i let the saltwater sit sometimes for 2 weeks with a heater and a tunzi for movement

jamest0o0 · 02/10/2008, 12:13 PM

alright thanks.... is there a certain thermometer you can suggest.... and should i use a heater/pump for both RO/DI holder and SW holder?

jamest0o0 · 02/10/2008, 04:43 PM

?

iceman0032935 · 02/10/2008, 05:35 PM

i use a digital coralife one it cost about $8.00

jamest0o0 · 02/10/2008, 05:55 PM

can you keep it in 24/7? and how often do you change batteries or w\e else for it?

jamest0o0 · 02/10/2008, 08:46 PM

bump

02/10/2008, 11:10 AM	#1
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	2 questions first of all what kind of thermometer does everyone use? I was thinking of getting one with a probe, can they stay in 24/7? secondly I just got 2 plastic 45g tubs.... my plan is to fill them with RO/DI water, would it be okay to mix one with salt and use that for water changes?

02/10/2008, 12:03 PM	#2
stuccodude Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sanger Posts: 1,040	i use a digital thermometer it even has a alarm if temp gets too low or high, it was around 40$ and the battery must be good at all times or the reading is off and as far as the tubs i use 2 and one is saltwater and the other ro, if i ever need a emergency water change i add salt and do my change, knock on wood that has not happened yet. i let the saltwater sit sometimes for 2 weeks with a heater and a tunzi for movement __________________ fear the wrath of patrick willis!!! no offense is safe. Current Tank Info: 240 all the goodies,hydra 26 led lights, chiller etc

02/10/2008, 12:13 PM	#3
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	alright thanks.... is there a certain thermometer you can suggest.... and should i use a heater/pump for both RO/DI holder and SW holder? __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

02/10/2008, 04:43 PM	#4
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	? __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

02/10/2008, 05:55 PM	#6
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	can you keep it in 24/7? and how often do you change batteries or w\e else for it? __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

02/10/2008, 05:35 PM	#5
iceman0032935 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: melbourne,fl Posts: 313	i use a digital coralife one it cost about $8.00

02/10/2008, 08:46 PM	#7
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	bump __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby