I just completed the ammonia test, I am sure its wrong it's very close but I would have to say the reading still shows .25 - Something is wrong with the test kit.
The overflow seems to be running fine and the level in the sump is stable. It can be this way for hours or even a day or so, then then sump level will be either 1-3 to high and then the sump level can be 1-3 " low. I am starting to wonder if this isn't an overflow problem but maybe my return pump is having issues?
api does the best it can for low level constants. its that change factor we can use it for: in any active surface area reef tank using that very kit, you could dose to a slightly darker color with ammonia, wait, and it will come back down to that calibrated level very fast. I have check and replaced the overflow Durso and the return pipe underneath to the sump. No obstructions.
I'm doing that in our new build. Do you mind posting some more pics? Did you use the film that came with the kit? It never crossed my mind to use it on the top!!! @NY_Caveman
Yes we used the film that came with it. We didn't like the way it looked on the bottom. On the bottom we have more sand and rock etc. To us it looks nicer on the top. I need to make a bracket to mount it to the wall instead of the suction cups as they seem to come loose once a week or so.
Of course not, I am not sure but the instructions may have stated either or? I don't recall why we thought of it, just figured it worked better in our case. I think it would be easier (more stable) to mount it on the bottom off of the stand but it doesn't have the look we wanted. Send pictures of your setup when your ready.
Yes, I will get on thatIf it was me, I would push that hose more on to the barb fitting, and add a hose clamp.
Good catch. Thank you
Well I only have experience with the film it came with, however I have wondered what else it would work with so someone could make their ownI'd like your opinion please. Since you have been enjoying the light already, I was planning on using a thicker frosted film to enhance the back of our tank during daytime. Mind taking a look? As you can see,our overflow is white and it will be in front of a dark teal green wall.
I am not sure what you mean by "to enhance the back of our tank during daytime". Are you asking if the Serene works as well in the daytime? I have ours on an 8am-8pm schedule. Also since we bought our tank with alto of the livestock shown from Craigslist and we had to move it 30+ miles our focus was on the move and keeping everything alive with as little stress as possible. We added the background weeks later, since your starting with a clean tank you have the luxury of trying both films, a top and bottom lighting position for comparison very easily. We had quite a time getting the film on the back of a 6' aquarium 2-3" from the wall. Keep us posted on your progress.
Not sure, I change the sock every other day usually. Last night when I was watching the tank the water level in the sump (pump return section) would vary up and down about 1" in a minute. Add fluctuation, but it doesn't always do that. Sometimes it waves up and down so much it triggers my ATO then it adds water when it shouldn't. I am out of ideas.
