Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

Seeing some things about UV. I understand use in the case of a bacterial bloom. Do some people run these all the time? If so, what are the benefits or drawbacks?
 
Yes, some folks swear by them.
Basically , anything small and easily burned up, poo , pee, bacteria , some say small bugs and viruses, are burned to a crisp. They are then in theory more easily skimmed out or removed by socks, carbon etc.

No real down fall save the powerbill , or some think it may impact good stuff that corals and NPS and filter feeders eat.
 
The lighting issue is still not fixed. I just decided to take a break from it. My son also tried programming today. If a 10 year old can't do it...
 
Good plan. Take a day off from it.

I bought a storm controller and it took a while.
It’s pretty similar in concept. I’ll see if I can find those instructions when your ready.
 
Did y'all ever get to the point as a new reefer that you thought you had a grasp on this, only to find out how clueless you really are?

I am still waiting till the point that I think I have a grasp of this.... but it is fun
 
Did y'all ever get to the point as a new reefer that you thought you had a grasp on this, only to find out how clueless you really are?
Are you familiar with the Kruger-Dunning study? Basically, the people who are clueless on something think they know more than they do because they don't know what they don't know. As people learn, they start to know enough to realize how much they don't know. Once they become experts, they tend to think they know less than they do.

Interesting study!
 
Today was just one of those days. My battery died at the gas pump. I ended up pushing my car into a parking space by myself in heels and a skirt. 3 nice gentleman we're kind enough to watch. 175.00 later...ta da...new battery.
 
And then you find this in your son's folder.:)
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And then you find this in your son's folder.:)
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I wish my son had gotten notes like that! ;Blackeye If he had, he might be going to college instead of the Marines! :p

Actually his teachers loved him, he just hates school work.
 

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