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[robanister]

Where did you see this? @SBB Corals how do you secure a filter sock for this purpose?

Yes talking about that clay binder brown stuff. and i just hang a sock from my bin with salt in it and it dissolves in time( takes a little longer) and then put a filter sock on hose before going into sump. Shane talked about it in a pod cast.

 

[NatanylJames]

Nobody uses the taste test?

I really should by a pump instead of continuing to suck the tube to start a siphon. But I relate to this one

 

[robanister]

I really should by a pump instead of continuing to suck the tube to start a siphon. But I relate to this one

I only do a taste test on my dirty water. lol

 

[Zero_Cool]

I only do a taste test on my dirty water. lol

I thought the taste test was only on the skimmate to make sure the fish are eating right?

 

[robanister]

This guy. Dont be like him!

 

[robanister]

I thought the taste test was only on the skimmate to make sure the fish are eating right?

no i do the if its yellow let it mellow if its brown flush it down on skimmate.

 

[Zero_Cool]

I really should by a pump instead of continuing to suck the tube to start a siphon. But I relate to this one

What about using something like this:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/no-spill-clean-and-fill-replacment-parts-python.html

You can just get the squeeze bulb to start the syphon.

 

[robanister]

What about using something like this:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/no-spill-clean-and-fill-replacment-parts-python.html

Useless you can just tip you sand siphener to start siphon. stuff gets stuck in bulb.

 

[robanister]

 

[Thuan]

my 2 tanks are all barebottom

 

[NatanylJames]

What about using something like this:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/no-spill-clean-and-fill-replacment-parts-python.html

You can just get the squeeze bulb to start the syphon.

Just bought this guy.

I have the python which I hook to my sink for easy removal. It’s been getting the water out of my mixing container that’s been a very manual process for a while. Siphon would work till about half way when the container level was lower than the tank. So I’d end up using a bowl to just move over.

I know. I should have done this sooner. It’s fine

 

[penguinexdeus]

What about using something like this:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/no-spill-clean-and-fill-replacment-parts-python.html

You can just get the squeeze bulb to start the syphon.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Just bought this guy.

I have the python which I hook to my sink for easy removal. It’s been getting the water out of my mixing container that’s been a very manual process for a while. Siphon would work till about half way when the container level was lower than the tank. So I’d end up using a bowl to just move over.

I know. I should have done this sooner. It’s fine

That's ironic because I just ordered a similar pump yesterday to use in cleaning the salt mixing bin.

 

[billyocean]

I would say if it's hard to find a solution to start a siphon...that should probably be the least of concerns

 

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[robanister]

 

[Kasrift]

@Thuan you have been using AF Reef salt for a while, correct? What is the mix ratio (cups per gallon) you use for new saltwater?

Thanks

1/2 cup per gallon. I do 5 gallon bucket water change for my 32 with AF salt right now, at the end of it. I have the 5 gallon Homer bucket from home Depot and it needs to be filled slightly more than 5 gallons or you'll be slightly over 1.026. So you could do just under fully packed scoops of 1/2 cup per gallon.

 

[billyocean]

1/2 cup per gallon. I do 5 gallon bucket water change for my 32 with AF salt right now, at the end of it. I have the 5 gallon Homer bucket from home Depot and it needs to be filled slightly more than 5 gallons or you'll be slightly over 1.026. So you could do just under fully packed scoops of 1/2 cup per gallon.

I use the over packed 1/2 cup then give 3 gentle shakes at a 37⁰ angle to lessen the amount then disperse into the water in a clockwise motion every 3rd 1/2 cup added method

 

[Zero_Cool]

I use the over packed 1/2 cup then give 3 gentle shakes at a 37⁰ angle to lessen the amount then disperse into the water in a clockwise motion every 3rd 1/2 cup added method

You also stand on only your right foot and turn your left front pocket out, correct?

 

[robanister]

You also stand on only your right foot and turn your left front pocket out, correct?

Thats only when you buy premixed water from lfs.