Got my first tank up and running (Innovative Marine 14G AIO). Have a few basic questions that I was hoping to get some opinions on.
1. My PH 7.8. Things I have read indicate I should be running 8 - 8.4. Is 7.8 close enough? Or should I look into raising the PH?
2. My return pump has 2 modes, steam and sine wave. Stream is just a consistent steam, Sine wave is more of a pulse. Will the Sine Wave mode wear out the pump faster due to the constant on/off? Any benefits of Sine Wave mode I should consider?
3. Is soap with a fragrance ok to use before sticking your hand in the tank? Or try to use something basic like Dawn?
4. Do all of my reefing supplies need rinsed off in RODI? MY tap water does contain chlorine.
Thank you,
Jib
1. My PH 7.8. Things I have read indicate I should be running 8 - 8.4. Is 7.8 close enough? Or should I look into raising the PH?
2. My return pump has 2 modes, steam and sine wave. Stream is just a consistent steam, Sine wave is more of a pulse. Will the Sine Wave mode wear out the pump faster due to the constant on/off? Any benefits of Sine Wave mode I should consider?
3. Is soap with a fragrance ok to use before sticking your hand in the tank? Or try to use something basic like Dawn?
4. Do all of my reefing supplies need rinsed off in RODI? MY tap water does contain chlorine.
Thank you,
Jib