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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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![]() So aquascaping is complete (till I change it again
![]() setup skimmer and adjusted water level in sump by having the skimmer overflow into a bucket till it stopped and started to strip the water ... about 9.5" ... works really between 9 and 10 inches Will take some shots of tank room when I get it cleaned up Trim around tank going up next ... then working on lighting (currently just a couple cheesy 24" shop lights ) ![]()
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![]() So trim is up (just needs paint) ... inhabitants include Blonde Naso, Yellow Tang, Dussemeri Tang and pair of percs
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