Don't Get It!!!

meowzer

meowzer

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I just don't get it....My bta is now on the bottom of the tank looks upside down...It's in a bad spot, and all I could see is its red base....absolutely no way to get to it either. I guess I just have to wait and see if it comes out...If it dies I am in big trouble...I would have to tear down that whole side to get to it...
 
rod buehle

rod buehle

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if its really dying maybe you can thread a 3/4 ID tubing back there and siphon it out. Make sure that the hose is long enough so you dont get a mouthful (YUK)
 
meowzer

meowzer

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ICK....Actually if I have to do that I think I'll use my pump....LOL...Hopefully I won't have to
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Ok, Ammonia, trites, trates all 0, ph 8.2, calcium 430, phosphate 1, salinity 1.025, temp 80, alk 2.8 mel


 
meowzer

meowzer

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Just got an ro unkit 3 weeks ago, so I have recently started reg. changes...just did a 30g change Saturday, and did a 25g last week...I am going to try to do weekly changes.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by jpa0741
http:///forum/post/2918778
How much flow do you have?
I have a koralia 1, 2, & 3...A powersweep 228, magnum 350 canister filter with the spray outflow bar (I use it for flow mainly), a Cascade 1500 canister filter with spray outflow bar....and I just added a H.O.T. magnum (to run carbon)
 
jpa0741

jpa0741

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Ok. Here are some of the problems. Looks like you were using tap before. It is a good idead to do weekly water changes with RO as you stated. Also you need much more flow. From my numbers you only have somewhere around 3000 gph. That is less then 14x turnover. You should have at least 30x (6750). These things along with what we discussed in your other thread will get you started in the right direction.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Do you mean the protein skimmer issue????
And yes I was using tap before, but that issue has been solved...
 
lmecher

lmecher

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Originally Posted by jpa0741
http:///forum/post/2918775
We defintley need to get that water cleared up. How often do you do water changes?
Hi, your friendly stalker here

I'm in, anything to help Meowzer. I thought the same way you are. What do you think is the problem, should be crystal clear. I think if we put our heads together we can help her solve this.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Lmecher
http:///forum/post/2918814
Hi, your friendly stalker here

I'm in, anything to help Meowzer. I thought the same way you are. What do you think is the problem, should be crystal clear. I think if we put our heads together we can help her solve this.
I was wondering where you were...LOL...The water has actually changed since the other day from the tint you said you noticed to a white cloudiness....doesn't that mean it's getting better?????
 
jpa0741

jpa0741

Member
Originally Posted by Lmecher
http:///forum/post/2918814
Hi, your friendly stalker here

I'm in, anything to help Meowzer. I thought the same way you are. What do you think is the problem, should be crystal clear. I think if we put our heads together we can help her solve this.
My conclusion is this:
Was using tap water (now using RO)
Needs much better skimming
Need much more flow
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by jpa0741
http:///forum/post/2918815
Yes. I would really look into a overflow and sump/fuge.
LOL..I was just looking at a site...WHEW!!!! MEGA BUCKS...I really have to fix it with what I have right now...I am thinking of having one (sump) put together for me, BUT I think that will be closer to spring...
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by jpa0741
http:///forum/post/2918818
My conclusion is this:
Was using tap water (now using RO)
Needs much better skimming
Need much more flow
So 1 out of 3 problems resolved, if I add more flow, and continue weekly water changes do you think that will work until I can afford a sump and overflow stuff.
 
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