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Eli, when I get the rock do I need to cure it to remove phosphates or no? |
Finally went out and got some pumbing and started to piece it together! Unfortunately all the LFS seemed to have an abundance of ball valves but no gate valves. I had to order the gate valves online so until they come there is not a whole lot I can do.. :(
Waiting on a few things to arrive: ~80lbs of MarcoRocks from Eli @ CaCo3Reef! 2 x 300W Eheim Jager heaters Refractometer RO/DI float valve 3 x 1" Gate Valves Also the QT tank is still cycling and I am starting to see the nitrite spike so it should be somewhat close to finishing.. Can't wait to be able to get some fish in there. Im hoping for a Sailfin Tang Desjardini and a pair of False Percula Clowns to start! http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...ardinitang.jpg http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...lsepercula.jpg |
Started to put some of the plumbing together but, all in all, cannot complete it fully until my gate valves get here!!
Standpipes for my Herbie Overflow.. http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...s/SAM_0536.jpg This is the manifold I put together for my GFO/Carbon reactors. It is tied into the return line. http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...s/SAM_0580.jpg |
My equipment wishlist as of now is:
- 2x AI Vega/Sol (depending on if the Vega is out when I am ready or not) - Neptune Apex Lite w/ VDM Module - Ecotech Vortech MP40es (1 for now, 2 in the long run) - 2x Phosban Reactors (Carbon/GFO) - Toms Aqualifter Pump (For ATO) Am I missing anything? |
Love the stand! Should be a nice setup for you once it's all up and running!
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Looks nice so far I love the detailed reports reminds me of a time when I wasn't so lazy :lol:
Perhaps running a pair of membranes in series would save you a step? Also, It's generally recommended to mount the aquasafe di canisters vertically to help avoid the water running through channels in the media... contacting more of it. |
Nice looking build!
Those aquasafes have an adjustable valve on the waist line, typically you're just told to set it to about 4:1 ratio but you can play around with it to get better results, ie more waste should give you a little lower tds from the membrane. I also mention it because some people don't set it right to begin with and end up with higher TDS. You also sometimes need to run new units for a while before your TDS drops right down. |
Thanks for the comments and support guys!
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This is actually how it is shown on the unit instructions from aquasafe but it was something I had no idea about! I will keep that in mind, thank you! Quote:
I have to use that valve lots when I am adjusting the pressure from the booster pump into the membrane. I try and keep it between 55-65 PSI. |
I got my MarcoRocks today (thanks to Eli at CaCo3 Reef Rocks!) and decided to whip up a quick aquascape before I put them in containers to be RO/DI soaked! (just precautionary as I want no phosphates leaching!)
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...s/SAM_0606.jpg Camera with flash (harder to see depth and caverns in the rocks) http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...s/SAM_0607.jpg Photo taken off iphone (looks much more like it looks in real life) http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_0803.jpg http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_0814.jpg |
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the sailfin will be too large for a 90g they grow very fast, beautiful fish though:) why three gate valves???? |
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