JDowns Red Sea Reefer 525XL - Code Name 401k

Finally got around to putting in a CO2 scrubber prior to winter. Our office tends to get high CO2 already.

1 Nagene 1000ml water botte
1 1/2 threaded 3/8 nipple
1 Skimz 4" sponge

The top of the bottle is a soft enough plastic that just drilling a 1/2 hole and press threading the fitting creates a tight bond. There is a natural depression/ rim in the bottom of the bottle that creates a line template for cutting leaving about 3/8" rim around the bottom edge. The sponge fits in tightly. I then printed a simple holder with a raised inside ledge to allow airflow through the bottom and a base so any dust doesn't fall into the tank. The top is secured to the side of the stand with velcro. I would have to knock it pretty hard for it to go anywhere. So far this time of the day I've seen a .1 increase in PH. You can see the pellets at the bottom already turning purple.

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Friendly neighbor tunicate colony. This has slowly moved towards the top of the tank and away and out of reach of the torch corals.

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Any updates on this beautiful tank?
 
amazing tank and pics.
How are you liking that NYOS 160 for this tank? Would you make the same choice on skimmer if you did it again?
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 11 27.5%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 15.0%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 15.0%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 25.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.5%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.5%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.0%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.5%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.5%
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