Tank set up day--questions-tips?

glowplug

glowplug

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Why is salinity so hard to get right~!! Anyway-- on my 20 long-the aquaclear 70 pipe that goes IN the tank looks a little long, tank is only 12in deep, this filter is obviously for a larger tank, would I be stupid for sawing the pipe a little shorter? Should still work right? And this filter came with a HUGE amount of carbon, so I should get a media bag and only use a little bit right?

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Thanks a bunch smart guys! PS I have the coralife deep5 hydrogmeter, should I be reading the outside or inside---lfs told me to shoot for .025
 
turningtim

turningtim

Active Member
I don't see any reason that you can't nip off some of the intake tube. Trying to get your salt right is most likly the hydro not you. I had one of those and could never get constant readings. It should be fine during set up and cycle period but you really should get a refractometer before you get livestock. It does make a world of difference.
Yes shoot for 1.025!
HTH
Tim
 
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