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Old 10-24-2013, 09:54 PM
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A drawback to using conditioners is some can skew NH3 test results

We're in Vancouver so, as Adam stated, you can just let the chlorine off-gas with a powerhead
Thanks for the detailed write up of your process! I understand that conditioners can also cause the skimmer to over bubble too. When I first got the water/liverock into the system it was conditioned with Prime and the skimmer would bubble like nuts even at the lowest air setting so I had to leave it off. after about a week or so I turned it back on and I could adjust the skimmer bubbles better to collect in the cup.

I love all the ideas I'm getting here! Apreesh the help!
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Old 10-24-2013, 10:25 PM
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i mix salt with a mesuring cup int a 5 galon bucket add declorinator test and away we go
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Old 10-24-2013, 10:32 PM
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I keep a 30 gal batch going at all times, I use a 600gph pond pump that pumps the water to a manifold where I valve it back into the tank for mixing and valve it directly to my sump for filling, I also use a heater and mix for 24 hrs before using, I do WC twice a week.
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