Michael Young
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Is it just me or does the flow become stronger once you take out the blue air inlet at the back?
Removing that air valve should increase flow because that hole would allow more water (as oppose to air if used with an air tube) to be suck in.
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I got a tunze 6060 in my 3x1.5x1.5ft and I needed more flow at tunze unit location (blind spot).
I bought a M820 last night. It is not working in the tank but ok outside water.
Changed it today and used it like tunze, but I find the flow to be too weak. I prefer a powerhead.
The one I have does not function consistently. The propeller stop rotating once in a while and it is quite noisy when it works.
I decided to return it to the shop and buy a ph monitor instead.
But I must commend Henry (ML) for his patient (answering my questions thru the phone and help to troubleshoot), good service, understanding (my frustrations) and willingness to refund me. I choose to top-up for a ph monitor.
You obviously had a faulty unit because the pump should not be making any noise at all. I guess that's the reason why the flow is weak.
Anybody with the same problem should bring their pumps back for a one for one exchange as they are covered by warranty.
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Hi fellow hobbists,
Wonder if anyone interested in buying a DAEIL Fish-cooler chiller? I'm thinking of buying one (DBA-110, @ 1/6 HP), thot might able to get a good price if I can have a bulk order. So far the price given to me is 1/6HP at SGD$950. Interested pls PM me, thanx.
Nitro,
where you getting your Daeil chillers from. If price is good, I want a 1hp commercial unit. Can you pm me the price?
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Congratulations Dan! A truly awesome achievement for a tank so small.
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get the Fluidized Reactor from Reef Maniacs. (= unless you have it already.
and also, if you're interested in the GAC add-on, let Joe_P know. trying to generate a certain amount of interest so that he can fabricate it for us.
Hey, did you guys know that Ian (i-Aqua) also have a very cool modular fluidize reactor that you can hang on your sump or tank? You should check out his website or ask him for details.
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"pui" means fat in hokkian like Bro billy said.
Yeap project "pui pui tang" has started. Now I can feed more without worry abt the water condition but still need to monitor carefully. Start with 6 cubes a day first.
My blue tang and unintentionally the foxface is the results of project pui pui. Next will be yellow tang and salifin.
AT and Sohal will come later as they are not eating mysis yet.
Oh, I thought you meant 'pui' as in spitting.
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It's not a tang but more food, more food. I've already started on pui pui tang project.
Just bought a box of mysis
WL, what the heck is a 'pui pui' tang?
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Someone gotta come out a way to sound proof the injectors
Now I run a long silicon tubing from the air valve and the other end goes into my cabinet but still got some hissing sound, already pretty quiet.
Use ear plugs???
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All assembled and ready to roll.
WL, I know you very excited but make sure you don't forget to either use Teflon tape or silicon the fittings....
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lol... I put those stuffs there on purpose so that the keen eyes can spot it. I had everything single thing ready for this monster
Sis Amy, Science Centre was great. Skies was very clear and we had a very good view of the transit of Venus there. Bro Mike Young was there too but cannot stand the heat and he had to go deliver the skimmer so he only stayed for a short moment.
To all the bro who shown concern, oh yes I am on leave tomorrow lol
Time to work on the skimmer and stop talking
Alamak on leave again! I really pitty your boss.
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For people with noise problems on their MD40, I have some spare parts coming in in my next shipment and I'll take a look at your pumps then. Sorry for the trouble.
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I was thinking of getting this a while back but didn't go through with it cos I think its a little too much to pay for lights. However, I don't think the 150w MH version cost so much though. If you can fork out the dough to pay for it, go ahead. I'm sure you can trust their quality.
You should also check out Aqua Connect lights. I'm using the 250w version myself and I think they are fabulous and reasonably priced. You can get AT or Bio Ocean for a quote.
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Folks,
I have the following Eheim pumps for sale. They are brand new local units with warranty.
Eheim 1260 (2400 ltrs/hr): $165.00 (3 units)
Eheim 1262 (3400 ltrs/hr): $230.00 (1 unit)
All these prices are inclusive of delivery. Please post your name here if you want one.
Eheim 1260: $165.00
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Eheim 1262: $225.00
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Alamak! Woon Ming, none of the links on the site works.
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Prefer the old theme.... this one is a little dark for my liking.
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Weisoon,
you actually do not need to put the solenoid on timer mode since its already controlled by the IKS pH module. Just let it run until the IKS tells it to stop.
You need not worry about your tank pH plummeting when you have the pH controller and an extra buffer in your kalk reactor.
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When the tank PH is at 8.4, then CR will run and kalkstirrer stops and distill water top up runs.
Joe, I assumed what he said here to mean he's CR will only be turned on when his pH reaches 8.4.
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Weisoon, I'm clear about how you run the IKS now but your setup has a flaw because the tank pH should have priority over the CR's.
Controlling the effluent pH of a CR at the expense of the tank's pH in my opinion, is an overkill and may also be detrimental. Let's look at this scenario:
Due to some factors (e.g. night time, LS die off etc) the tank pH has fallen to 7.8 but CO2 still continues to be supplied to the CR because pH level stays above the preset low level.
In this scenario, the CR will still be supplying acidic or low pH water to the main tank even when the pH there is already low. And even if you have a kalk reactor turned on because of the low pH, it would be working overtime to no avail because what that is added would only be enough to counter the acidic water that's being injected by the CR. That's why I feel that its the tank pH that should be controlled, not the CR.
This is how it should be connected:
1. pH probe in tank.
2. When pH falls to low preset level (e.g. 7.9), the controller will shut down CO2 supply via solenoid regulator. If you have a kalk reactor with a dosing pump, it can also be programmed to come on at this moment.
3. When pH rises to high preset level (e.g. 8.5), CO2 will be turned on and kalk reactor shut down.
One thing that needs to be running 24/7 is the CR. The chamber of a CR is airtight and if circulation stops, the reaction chamber could turn anaerobic very quickly. Therefore, one should only stop CO2 supply to the CR and not shut it down completely. To adjust the pH of the effluent, you can do it manually using the aid of a pH monitor.
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Mike, that's why its called a Controller!! It's not just monitors but switches off or on any equipment according to the set parameters.
Duh AT, I know what it does. I'm using a unit myself.
I'm confused because if I understand his earlier post correctly, he's using both pH modules to control his tank and CR effluent pH.
But my question is: If one module of the controller is use to maintain the pH of the tank by turning the CO2 supply on or off, then what does the other module which is connected to the CR do? This module can't also be controlling pH because the solenoid regulator is already connected to the tank pH module. If he's using this controller module for monitoring purpose only; it would be an overkill because these IKS modules are really expensive!
Weisoon, IMO its better to let the CR run 24/7 and just regulate the CO2 according to the pH value of the tank instead.
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If I have the $$$... would definitely consider a pH probe inserted into my CR....
a pH probe would defnitely help alot in keeping the pH of the solution in the reactor consistent... only releasing CO2 when pH increases and cutting off supply when the set pH value is met....
You would then not be required to always tune your reactor's CO2 supply... jus reply on the probe and pay attention to the effluent drip to obtain desire CA/alk levels....
my 2 cents...
Joe, I know the value of having a pH probe in the CR but I was actually puzzled why is Weisoon's reactor's pH probe connected to the IKS controller. Logically, the probe should be connected to a pH monitor not controller.
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I am running 2 PH modules into the IKS. One of them is plugged into the deltec CR is to check the PH on the output. Whereas the other in the tank will monitor the overall PH. I am also using the deltec klakstirrer but not on 24 hrs but based on the tank's PH.
When the tank PH is at 8.4, then CR will run and kalkstirrer stops and distill water top up runs.
When PH below 8.4, then kalkstirrer runs, distill water top up stops.
sounds logical?
But why do you need the IKS to control the pH inside your CR? Do you mean you tune the IKS to switch the CO2 supply off when the pH drops to your preset level?
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I'm using the IKS too but the pH controller is use to control the tank pH not the CR. The computer is set to turn on the CO2 when the pH reaches 8.4 and cut off when it drops to 8.1. I'm also using a kalk reactor 24/7 so the IKS keeps my tank pH in check constantly.
I'm a little confuse why you use the IKS pH module on your CR? Care to explain?
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The best way to run a CR is to have a pH controller.
However, what you suggest will also work. But you need to bear in mind that you need to only stop the supply of CO2 with a solenoid regulator that's all and not the circulation in the CR or the chamber will turn anaerobic.
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Onghm, I don't think there is a calculator for that. In fact, the pH figure was taken from studies by RHF and my own personal experience when adding kalkwasser to synthetic salt water.
Please note that the natural pH level of every aquarium is different and the pH figure I quoted earlier should only be served as a guide.
Aqua Connect Riga MH lights for sale
in Sell off/Pasar Malam Shop
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Hey folks,
I have one 4ft unit of the above for sale at $1800. The configuration is 2 x 250w 14kk MH and 2 x 54w Narva Blue T5 tubes. This unit is brand new. I'm selling because I'm going for the 6 footer. Information on the Riga can be found at www.aqua-connect.de
Serious buyers please PM me for more details.