Calmwaters First Saltwater Build

[Calmwaters]

It's not necessary but it works like a clarifier. It'll help filter all the fine particulates out of the water column.

Can I use the liquid water clarifier like aquaclear?

 

[tbrown]

Probably, but Calcium Carbonate is relatively cheap. You don't have to use anything, it's just fun to do. We call it "Snowing the Tank".

 

[Calmwaters]

Probably, but Calcium Carbonate is relatively cheap. You don't have to use anything, it's just fun to do. We call it "Snowing the Tank".

I will have to order some thank you!

 

[Calmwaters]

Do I need one specific for aquariums?

 

[tbrown]

Do I need one specific for aquariums?

Any food grade Calcium Carbonate is reef aquarium safe. I use Sun Foods because it's what my wife and daughter use for cooking and making toothpaste.

 

[Calmwaters]

Any food grade Calcium Carbonate is reef aquarium safe. I use Sun Foods because it's what my wife and daughter use for cooking and making toothpaste.

How much do I add?

 

[tbrown]

How much do I add?

In my 125 and 70 I do anywhere from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon.

The only downside I have found is that sometimes, not always, alkalinity will bind to it and you'll have a minor drop in alkalinity levels. Nothing major that affects corals or fish just something to keep an eye on.

 

[Calmwaters]

In my 125 and 70 I do anywhere from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon.

The only downside I have found is that sometimes, not always, alkalinity will bind to it and you'll have a minor drop in alkalinity levels. Nothing major that affects corals or fish just something to keep an eye on.

Got it thank you.

 

[Calmwaters]

So this is what I got so far any ideas?

 

[kevgib67]

Sorry I can’t open it on my phone. This might be helpful, do something with it?

 

[Calmwaters]

Let me try again...

 

[kevgib67]

Let me try again...

Nope , is it a video?

 

[Calmwaters]

I don't know why it won't open... the pump is running

Nope , is it a video?

Yes

 

[Calmwaters]

It's the skimmer. The pump is running and it bubbles some but not all the way up like it's supposed to...

 

[kevgib67]

I don't know why it won't open... the pump is running

Yes

Ok , I’m old and low tech, I just recently learned how to turn my phone off and on. I don’t know much about Tic Tac, Twizzler, Instagerm or Youtub. But I’ve read enough thread where they say download it on YouTube and then paste it on your thread.

 

[Calmwaters]

Ok , I’m old and low tech, I just recently learned how to turn my phone off and on. I don’t know much about Tic Tac, Twizzler, Instagerm or Youtub. But I’ve read enough thread where they say download it on YouTube and then past it on your thread.

Um let me see if I can figure out how to do that on YouTube...

 

[Calmwaters]

 

[kevgib67]

You my friend may be a genius. Now we draw in some tech people. @tbrown , @00W

 

[Calmwaters]

So any ideas why it's not working?

 

[Calmwaters]

You my friend may be a genius. Now we draw in some tech people. @tbrown , @00W

I don't know about that I just push buttons until something works...