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Ok. Here's the latest FTS. 
It's still a ways to go before it gets back to what it was, but I'm glad things are moving forward again.
It's still a ways to go before it gets back to what it was, but I'm glad things are moving forward again.
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...The trick is to send wife to visit her parents, when she returns - surprise new big tank !!!!. After few months she will start to like it
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Every tank needs to start, or restart, from somewhere. Patience is so important.....Ok. Here's the latest FTS.
It's still a ways to go before it gets back to what it was, but I'm glad things are moving forward again.
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If you don’t mind, Can you post 3 pics
First when you started
Just Before the problem with corals
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Why?? It’s an inspiration to anyone and says how much you have to love this hobby and cannot give up when things do downhill.
First when you started
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Why?? It’s an inspiration to anyone and says how much you have to love this hobby and cannot give up when things do downhill.
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Ok. I added some new acros to the tank, and they're not looking good after a few days. I am seriously scratching my head at this point. I'm going to do another large water change and send off for an ICP test. I'm thinking there's something I'm missing...
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Thanks for the kind words, and I'll definitely do that, but let me get out of the woods first. Unfortunately, it looks like my issues aren't over yet.
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Yeah ICP should give some insight. I’m doing the same thing now!!!
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Unfortunately, my updates these days are mostly depressing. LOL I'm still waiting on the ICP test results. As soon as I get those back, I'm sure I'll have more to report. I'm thinking I may go ahead and replace my RODI filters. My TDS meter is still reading 0, but I'm starting to wonder if it's accurate bc it has been a while since I changed any filters on the RODI system.
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Keep in mind that a TDS only reads conductive "stuff" in your water. You can have 0 TDS and still have bad things getting through. That is why it is important to change RODI filters and resin on a regular basis and use the TDS meter as a backup.
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See...it's info like this that makes me think maybe I'm still a "noob" on some of this stuff! I suspected this, but didn't actually "know" it.
;Eggonface ;Facepalm Then, I think it's probably time I replace EVERYTHING in the filtration system. 
See...it's info like this that makes me think maybe I'm still a "noob" on some of this stuff! I suspected this, but didn't actually "know" it.
That's why I was telling you about chloramines (which CA loves using almost everywhere) they are an unholy amalgam of chlorine and ammonia, which will not register on a TDS meter, and will shred up a carbon filter that's not designed for Chloramines. Which leaves your RO mebrane exposed and easily destroyed by chloramines as well.
I would say barring test results, I would advice people to run 2 Chloramine filters in their RODI system.
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Just read every post on R2R, ignore the bad information, and you will be just fine.See...it's info like this that makes me think maybe I'm still a "noob" on some of this stuff! I suspected this, but didn't actually "know" it.
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Keep in mind that the resin relies on ion exchange. If something is ionic it is also conductive which will read on a TDS meter. The carbon filter and RO membrane remove the non ionic components. Regular carbon changes are very important!
So True!!! :mad:
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See...it's info like this that makes me think maybe I'm still a "noob" on some of this stuff! I suspected this, but didn't actually "know" it.
Great point!
I have recently been fascinated with the amount of knowledge we have as reefers in contrast to how much we do not know. More specifically, amazed as I reenter the hobby that in some areas I feel like an expert (perhaps intermediate) and with other things I know very little.
Calculate and mix a dosing solution, no problem. Fish has Ich, no clue. I think even the best out there suffer from this. It is very important to admit it and then grow. New folks often look at the "experts" here and hopefully they realize each have their specialties.
I was working on a new thread along these lines when I read this. Hopefully can post later tonight.
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