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  1. waging war against low PH

    ---------------------The story of my tank---------------
    Ca: 430ppm
    Alk: 4.3 meq/L
    pH 7.7
    ŕADD KALK
    Ca: (I dont even bother once I see my Alk)
    Alk: too high to read
    pH 7.9
    ----------------------The end---------------------

    it is time to rewrite history for too many years i have been a slave to low pH, kalk drips and resulting high alkalinity, the Strategy is going to be simple…. aeration!!! Air stones are going in the sump, windows in ...
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    Tank Entry , ‎ Water Chemistry
  2. Eheim Chimney

    I had a customer contact me about building him a feeding chimney similar to what I used on my tanks prior to the big leak last summer. Here's his Eheim auto feeder, the same kind I have.

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    The feeder works great. The problem is the food floats at first, and usually ends up traveling into the overflow and down the drain before the fish can eat it all. With a way to keep the food in one spot, the food soaks up water and sinks into the tank for ...
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  3. Aquarium Apps for IPhone

    I just got an IPhone and was curious what good apps there are out there? Thanks
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    Questions - Need some input , ‎ Equipment
  4. Could I be any busier?!

    This has been a heck of a week. Lots to get done before MACNA 2011 in Des Moines. MACNA is always my busiest season, getting ready for the annual blast that we hardcore hobbyists converge upon, no matter where it takes place. Of course, Reef Addicts is going to be there, so I had to pack up and ship our booth today so it will be there in time. We will be doing more interviews to share with y'all. In addition, I had to build a custom sump that will be part of a reef set up that will be awarded ...
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