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  1. Day 25 - topdown pictures

    Today is the 25th day since the reef was taken down... the livestock has been in vats and I've done my best to maintain stable water parameters.

    Within the first few days, alkalinity shot up to 15dKH, and it took a week to let that burn off to 9 again. Currently, the water measures 10 dKH and the calcium reactor seems to be dialed in for the current set up.

    Within the first few days, PO4 was .03ppm. Amazed and impressed, I was happy to not have to worry about that number. ...
    Tags: topdown
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    Tank Entry , ‎ Photography/Video
  2. return pump

    Hey all

    So Im thinking about upgrading my aquarium soon.. I have a 40 gal tank, and would probably get a 65 gal drilled tank.
    This will be my first experience with a sump.. I mean I have made water changes and worked in sumps before, but never started from scratch.
    Fo the sump I would probably use a 20 gal long tank. My questions are mostly for the return pump.. what would be a good strenght pump for that size tank?

    Updated 07-30-2010 at 12:17 AM by melev

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    Plumbing