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It's sad that the economy has reduced participation in the hobby, but I definitely believe. I had no idea it was going to be so expensive. This is the only forum I'm a part of and I'm happy with it. Maybe I would enjoy another forum more, but I would feel like I was cheating on SWF considering...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bang Guy If the microbubbles are caused by cavitation (common) then they should stop if you restrict the pump output a little. This is a good reason to restrict the flow. Other than that, I agree with you, restricting the flow reduces efficiency and more flow is...

Ok. I'll keep doing normal tests. I was just curious is all. I don't really see why it wouldn't work, but the tests are so cheap that I probably shouldn't risk it. Good to know Mr Lipid. Everyone seems to trust API, but it's always nice to see that they are still reliable

Im confused. Now even with the heater plugged in I'm getting just under 2 volts. IDK what's going on. Either way, I plan on checking regularly and I just put in a GFCI and I ordered a grounding probe. I'm certain though, that before with the heater plugged in I had 27 volts and after I unplugged...

Pointless, maybe. But I was just curious. Sheesh

Quote: Originally Posted by Bang Guy Never restrict the input to a running waterpump. So it's zero restriction on the input side. On the output side you can almost safely shut it down completely, almost. If it's air cooled you just need a small steady stream going through. For water cooled...

So about 2+ years I tore my tank apart because I didn't have time to take care of it. Now that I've graduated, I decided to start this bad boy back up. 46 Gal Bowfront 10Gal sump 45 Lbs BR, 20 Lbs LR 20 Lbs Aragonite Sand Skimmer Metal Halides Homemade Overflow box I've been cycling for about 2...

Will do when I get my new test kits. But I'm wondering if there can be anything wrong with it. I may get the same readings with a full and a half test, but that may not necessarily mean that it's accurate. I'll probably continue to just do full tests, I was just curious.

I've been out of the hobby for about 2 years so I haven't been visiting the site in that time. I was wondering, is it just me, or has activity on these forums really gone down over the last few years? I may not remember since it's been so long, but I feel like there used to be more people posting

Hi, I have a 46 Gal DT and a 10 Gal Sump. I have a return pump rated 820GPH. There are 6 right angles in my PVC pipe, and about 5 feet of vertical and 5 feet of horizontal piping I have a ball valve to restrict the flow, but I'm wondering how much to restrict it. I currently have 2 U-tubes in...

I have API test kits and they call for 5 mL of water each. I was wondering if I can just halve the water and halve the chemicals? For example, the Ammonia kit calls for 5mL of water, 8 drops of bottle 1, and 8 drops of bottle 2. Why can't I just use 2.5 mL and 4 drops each? I can double the...

I'm not so sure. I don't have any experience in this stuff, but I do think there has to be something wrong with the heater. I have another heater in the sump and it's not giving off any thing crazy. Total I have 3 ph's, 1 heater, return pump, and skimmer and they all total 2 volts. I don't...

Thanks Quills. I'm glad I decided to test it before I got any livestock. I'm currently cycling my tank and decided to test it to be safe. My heater in my DT was giving off 25 Volts! I obviously unplugged it and now my water's at just below 2 volts. According to you that's normal so it's all...

Bump. No help? :-(

Hi, I got this cheap meter and I'm not sure how to use it. I don't know where it should be switched to, and I'm not sure which of the 3 openings the 2 (black and red) prongs go into. Also, once I have it set up, I plan on putting the red prong into the water, and the black into the grounding...

Quote: Originally Posted by BTLDreef Just wanted to throw this out there: there actually is a point where corraline algae can become a problem. I have some rocks that have gotten so covered in coralline algae that the coralline actually inhibits the rocks being able to filter anything. If your...

Quote: Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 Pics or it didn't happen! lol. i must be lying then

Thanks for the info. I may just get a 500 gph and a 750 gph. It's just so easy to go big because there is only a $1 difference between the two and I'd hate to not upgrade

Hi. I'm cycling a 46 gal bowfront. I currently have 2 Koralia 2's on opposite ends of the tank (600 GPH each). I'm not including the my sump pump. I want to purchase another PH or 2, and I was thinking about getting 2 Maxi Jet 600 (750 GPH each) Would this be overkill? I plan on having regular...

I wound up buying 20 lbs of LR from some guy on Craigslist. Decent rock from an established tank