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    Help with Sump configuration

    in Product Reviews

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    Thanks for the advice Riot.

    Why do you say "Screen your return pump so you wont get choked with debris". If my return pump fits in the middle section, then surely it wont get choked from debri in the refuge?

    I was under the impression that the Refugium consisted of DSB, Live rocks and macro algae? Which I would have planned to keep in the 11.5 inch section.

    As for the tee off, I assumed that I can simply split the existing overflow 1.5" into two pipes? Can?

    Thanks again.

    Help with Sump configuration

    in Product Reviews

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    Would really appreciate any of you experts giving advice on how you should configure the sump + equipment etc.

    Are there any benifits in hosting the Skimmer outside of the sump?

    Is it worth while me drilling a hole and hosting the return pump outside the sump so I dont warm up the water?

    Thanks

    Help with Sump configuration

    in Product Reviews

    Posted

    I've recently brought a tank & sump from a fellow reefer and I'm looking for any expert opinion on the best way to utilise the sump and IOS?

    I eventually plan to maintain corals and I've heard that BIO balls or other substances can build up Nitrates.

    I've also read that having a Refugium with Macro algae can reduce the Nitrates.

    I'm not sure if the design of my Sump will allow for a DSB or refugium and whether it's possible to make physical alterations etc?

    Your advise on how you would configure is appreciated.

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    PH level & Water Changes

    in General Reefkeeping_

    Posted

    Confused now!!

    Just added a small amount of baking soda to the salt water mix and check the PH level.

    Now it read 7.4!

    Ive going to mix a fresh bactch of water but in case I cant get hold of any Kalkwasser today can anybody help me by explaining what I might have done wrong?

    Thanks

    PH level & Water Changes

    in General Reefkeeping_

    Posted

    Ive been topping up with distilled water and using it for my water changes. Ive notice that my PH level has dropped to 7.8.

    Can anyone recommend a way to bring that back to 8.2 and what should I be doing in the future to prevent it dropping?

    I wont be able to get to a LFS shop till Monday so I hope my situation is not that serious that I need to get the baking soda out?

    My tank is a Nano 2ft & I have a partial Coral Sand Bed.

    Does the Distilled water cause the PH to drop?

    Thanks

    Via Aqua MultiSkimmer

    in General Reefkeeping_

    Posted

    I brough this multi skimmer a month ago and it was skimming ok from what I could see. The problem is it's kinda stopped now. Ive made sure the water levels are high enough. Tried adjusting the intake tube, the Variable Venturi and the water flow rate but it either, over flows the filter, skims but not very well and then sometimes it just stops pumping altogether and I have to prime it again.

    I'm going to replace the carbo filter to make sure this is not the cause, but if anyone has any pointers on the best way to set this filter up I'd appreciate it?

    Also can anyone tell me if there are any better alternatives to the ViaAqua multi skimmer? (I have no sump and not much space)

    Anyone know where I can buy replacement filters also?

    Thanks

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