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09-07-2012, 08:04 PM
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Lava rock isn't the right rock. It can contain things you don't want in the tank. I wouldn't use it. You should be using anywhere from half a pound to 1 pound of real live rock per gallon.
Sounds like you might want to start a thread about your build and see what's going to work and what isn't.
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09-07-2012, 08:08 PM
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09-07-2012, 08:13 PM
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On another note although hydrometers are cheaper they tend to become much less accurate with age, dropping $75.00 on my refractometer was one of the best purchases I have ever made on my tank.
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09-07-2012, 09:33 PM
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M ike, that would be great! I just looked on Ebay and found one I would like to order, where in the city are you? text me if your like 587-985-7866 tasha.
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09-07-2012, 11:12 PM
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Yes get a refractometer from ebay. Kinda like the one's in the store but without any brand. Plus the only different that I would guess between the cheaper ones and the brand ones is that you might need to calibrate the meter more often. Other than that, its just a piece of prism through a tube so shouldn't have much of a difference :P
Stay away from hydrometer! They are probably the worst piece of equipment made for saltwater :|
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09-07-2012, 11:18 PM
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I never had luck with my hydrometers
I got rid of them 2 weeks after starting my tank and replaced them with this. http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s..._ID=vt-refract While you're at JL you may want to take note that they're test kits and Seachem products (prime,stability ) are the cheapest. Even with shipping which you don't have to worry about most of the time because it's free with a 100.00 in product. Just for giggles compare two hydrometer readings from 2 different units with the same water. you'll see why they're not popular.
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