atrialfib22
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I would also recommend a refractometer over a hydrometer to measure your tank's salinity...much more accurate (I am not sure which you got).
I really like your aquascape too!
I really like your aquascape too!
29g BIOcube ?
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rtspeed
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Originally Posted by kiki05
http:///forum/post/2535290
i have a hydrometer my LFS store said it would be a waste of money to buy a refractometer
well ask the LFS why they use a refractometer and when they answer you say that there just a waste of money. lol
No seriously a hydro can be off alot as with a refractometer you can calibrate it and have pin point readings everytime.
http:///forum/post/2535290
i have a hydrometer my LFS store said it would be a waste of money to buy a refractometer
well ask the LFS why they use a refractometer and when they answer you say that there just a waste of money. lol
No seriously a hydro can be off alot as with a refractometer you can calibrate it and have pin point readings everytime.
kiki05
Member
Originally Posted by rtspeed
http:///forum/post/2535412
well ask the LFS why they use a refractometer and when they answer you say that there just a waste of money. lol
No seriously a hydro can be off alot as with a refractometer you can calibrate it and have pin point readings everytime.
lol ok well i guess ill be going to buy a refractometer and today my tank looked like it was spitting out what looked like salt like it wasnt being filtered properly is this normal?
http:///forum/post/2535412
well ask the LFS why they use a refractometer and when they answer you say that there just a waste of money. lol
No seriously a hydro can be off alot as with a refractometer you can calibrate it and have pin point readings everytime.
lol ok well i guess ill be going to buy a refractometer and today my tank looked like it was spitting out what looked like salt like it wasnt being filtered properly is this normal?
matt b
Active Member
Originally Posted by kiki05
http:///forum/post/2535852
lol ok well i guess ill be going to buy a refractometer and today my tank looked like it was spitting out what looked like salt like it wasnt being filtered properly is this normal?
Was it air bubbles? It could have been from the return pump (the 3rd chamber where the water leaves the filter) cause water will evaporate and make your return pump run dry. You need to topoff everyday with fresh water cause only the water gose not the salt so mark where the water level should be and then add to that line. And a refractermeter is a GREAT thing to have!!! Your LFS may say no and may not use them but it is WELL worth it. You can find the on E bay for pretty cheap.
http:///forum/post/2535852
lol ok well i guess ill be going to buy a refractometer and today my tank looked like it was spitting out what looked like salt like it wasnt being filtered properly is this normal?
Was it air bubbles? It could have been from the return pump (the 3rd chamber where the water leaves the filter) cause water will evaporate and make your return pump run dry. You need to topoff everyday with fresh water cause only the water gose not the salt so mark where the water level should be and then add to that line. And a refractermeter is a GREAT thing to have!!! Your LFS may say no and may not use them but it is WELL worth it. You can find the on E bay for pretty cheap.
matt b
Active Member
Originally Posted by rtspeed
http:///forum/post/2535412
well ask the LFS why they use a refractometer and when they answer you say that there just a waste of money. lol
No seriously a hydro can be off alot as with a refractometer you can calibrate it and have pin point readings everytime.
Ahaha funny you say that cause my LFS dosent even use them
http:///forum/post/2535412
well ask the LFS why they use a refractometer and when they answer you say that there just a waste of money. lol
No seriously a hydro can be off alot as with a refractometer you can calibrate it and have pin point readings everytime.
Ahaha funny you say that cause my LFS dosent even use them
rtspeed
Member
Originally Posted by MaTT B
http:///forum/post/2535876
Ahaha funny you say that cause my LFS dosent even use them
Man i would stay away from that place personal, but i would use your own just to check there water at the store.
http:///forum/post/2535876
Ahaha funny you say that cause my LFS dosent even use them
Man i would stay away from that place personal, but i would use your own just to check there water at the store.
kiki05
Member
Originally Posted by MaTT B
http:///forum/post/2535875
Was it air bubbles? It could have been from the return pump (the 3rd chamber where the water leaves the filter) cause water will evaporate and make your return pump run dry. You need to topoff everyday with fresh water cause only the water gose not the salt so mark where the water level should be and then add to that line. And a refractermeter is a GREAT thing to have!!! Your LFS may say no and may not use them but it is WELL worth it. You can find the on E bay for pretty cheap.
well i added water to the water pump and it made it look cloudy and it doesnt look like bubbles it looks like pices of salt floating around
http:///forum/post/2535875
Was it air bubbles? It could have been from the return pump (the 3rd chamber where the water leaves the filter) cause water will evaporate and make your return pump run dry. You need to topoff everyday with fresh water cause only the water gose not the salt so mark where the water level should be and then add to that line. And a refractermeter is a GREAT thing to have!!! Your LFS may say no and may not use them but it is WELL worth it. You can find the on E bay for pretty cheap.
well i added water to the water pump and it made it look cloudy and it doesnt look like bubbles it looks like pices of salt floating around
rtspeed
Member
Originally Posted by kiki05
http:///forum/post/2536996
ok so LFS told me to check all my chambers and when i did all my chambers in my tank had sand some how so i took filter and the bio balls out and cleaned them but now my tank is very cloudy does anyone have any suggestions
Just take the bioballs out and leave them out, let everythin settle for awhile and you should be okay and its normal for some sand to get into these chambers.
Originally Posted by kiki05
http:///forum/post/2538177
updates: i finally got my protein skimmer today and im seeing algae grow on the sand what can i do to stop it?
Nothing its just diatoms, just let it be it is a common trait of a new tank, and will go away on its own.
Originally Posted by kiki05
http:///forum/post/2541008
how many fish can i put in a tank of this size?
I'd say 4 small or 3 medium. I am will to help as much as i can so just pm me because i always forget to check your thread.
http:///forum/post/2536996
ok so LFS told me to check all my chambers and when i did all my chambers in my tank had sand some how so i took filter and the bio balls out and cleaned them but now my tank is very cloudy does anyone have any suggestions
Just take the bioballs out and leave them out, let everythin settle for awhile and you should be okay and its normal for some sand to get into these chambers.
Originally Posted by kiki05
http:///forum/post/2538177
updates: i finally got my protein skimmer today and im seeing algae grow on the sand what can i do to stop it?
Nothing its just diatoms, just let it be it is a common trait of a new tank, and will go away on its own.
Originally Posted by kiki05
http:///forum/post/2541008
how many fish can i put in a tank of this size?
I'd say 4 small or 3 medium. I am will to help as much as i can so just pm me because i always forget to check your thread.
kiki05
Member
Originally Posted by rtspeed
http:///forum/post/2541210
I'd say 4 small or 3 medium. I am will to help as much as i can so just pm me because i always forget to check your thread.
OK and thanks for all the help this site has been alot of help especially with people like you giving me advice i really appreciate you and everyone else... Im open to any other suggestions or advice
http:///forum/post/2541210
I'd say 4 small or 3 medium. I am will to help as much as i can so just pm me because i always forget to check your thread.
OK and thanks for all the help this site has been alot of help especially with people like you giving me advice i really appreciate you and everyone else... Im open to any other suggestions or advice
kiki05
Member
Originally Posted by nofly45
http:///forum/post/2541078
im wanting to get a 24g aquapod is it a good choice?
Well my 29g bio cube seems to be doing great and it seems a great way to start out with Im able to put enough stuff in ther to look nice but still keep it easy enough to mantain for a beginer
http:///forum/post/2541078
im wanting to get a 24g aquapod is it a good choice?
Well my 29g bio cube seems to be doing great and it seems a great way to start out with Im able to put enough stuff in ther to look nice but still keep it easy enough to mantain for a beginer
kiki05
Member
I have a ? would marine-max be something good to put into a tank its for disease prevention & life extension my LFS recomended it to me because im fixing to buy my first fish and they said i should use this before adding any fish coral or invertebrate and i have another ? should i do a water change now since ive had the tank for two weeks now or wait two more weeks like my LFS said?
