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![]() Left to do: main tank
acquire and install bulkheads for overflow - done install sump/skimmer/heaters - done plumb and install pump and eductors for closed loop - done test circulation with fresh water - done add shallow sandbed - done install RO unit plumb the overflow to sump install return pump and return line with eductor build aquascaped rock structures build canopy for lights Left to do: miscellaneous setup 40G QT tank with own HOB filtration setup 50G species only tank and plumb to main tank install ramp/walkway across back of tank for easier access into tank buy UV filter - anyone selling one locally pm me
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![]() Welcome back !
How about instead of using skimmate you try something such as Seachem Stability or Microbacter7 ? Throw a raw shrimp in the tank to rot until it starts to fall apart (week?) then remove it/repeat, or ghost feed - just add fish food every 3-5 days And use one of the above or similar liquids at the same time. Or you could pee in your tank ![]() Just my $0.25 |
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![]() I recommend against the skimmate as well.
There's a ton of phosphorus in that stuff. Sounds like a nice build.
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![]() Thanks fellas ... will leave peeing in the tank as a last resort
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![]() Well, if you do, be sure to measure ammonia afterwards to 4 ppm.
![]() Myself, I just use ammonia from the grocery store.
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![]() Well I will cross that bridge when I get to it
![]() Hooked up RO unit last night and started filling tank (50g/day so a few days left to fill) ... also hooked up the drain lines for the overflow and 2/3 of the beananimal drain
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![]() OK ... progress
![]() Left to do: main tank acquire and install bulkheads for overflow - done install sump/skimmer/heaters - done plumb and install pump and eductors for closed loop - done test circulation with fresh water - done add shallow sandbed - done install RO unit - done plumb the overflow to sump - done install return pump and return line with eductor - done build aquascaped rock structures - done build canopy for lights install float valve for water top off setup skimmer and adjust sump water level Left to do: miscellaneous setup 40G QT tank with own HOB filtration setup 50G species only tank and plumb to main tank install ramp/walkway across back of tank for easier access into tank - done buy UV filter - anyone selling one locally pm me Pics to follow
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