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  1. Presentation: Everything you need to know about RO/DI systems

    Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 7pm:
    DFWMAS' July meeting topic is going to be all about Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration. This is going to be a demo showing how to set up a RO/DI system, how it works, what to test for, what can go wrong, and how to troubleshoot common issues. Selling RO systems since 2004, Marc Levenson is prepared to address this important topic and answer questions or concerns. (This is an educational presentation - not a sales pitch.) Learn about filter types, connection ...
  2. Tank update---the end of the nitrate war


    After months of raging the war on nitrates I decided to dosome major updates to my sump area. First was a new sump and stand to put iton. The sump I had just didn't allow for expansion and the stand wasn't makingthe grade either. Here is a shot of the old set up I should note that this asits in my basement tank room as the wife calls it.
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    The stand was replace with a powder coated steel stand andsome composite shelves. ...
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    Tank Entry , ‎ Water Chemistry , ‎ Equipment
  3. I need this gone

  4. The Battle with Nitrate, The Role of Biopellets, and The War on Phosphate

    December 2010- My losing battle with Nitrate reaches an all time high, at an excess of 80ppm. An executive decision is made, and a spare phosban reactor is commissioned to begin running two little fishies npx pellets.
    February 2011- Nitrates retreat to 20ppm, but not without taking its toll. In an event forever to be known as the St. Valentines Day Massacre, the reef begins a trend of sudden death starting at 1 am, ending at 5 am. Casualties include all mollusk life, one fish, and multiple ...

    Updated 07-12-2011 at 10:47 PM by melev

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    Water Chemistry
  5. Mom, I found a stray and brought it home!

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    Updated 07-11-2011 at 12:09 AM by Convict27

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