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So I have a red sea reefer 750 with a varios 8 return. My question is, how do I know if I have my return pump running at the right setting? I am currently running it on the 3rd setting, can anyone with this pump/tank combo chime in? I have a split return nozzle (the random flow generator one) from vividcreativeaquatics but still find I need to point a powerhead at the surface to avoid having stuff accumulate on the surface of the water.
Open your drain valve wide open. Max the pump then start closing drain valve until you get water just below the emergency drain or barely trickling down to get quiet operation.
So I had to test my PH and KH today my PH is solid at 8.2 but my KH at 11.5 and have not dossed any of the KH Coraline grow yet. Did you experience any elevated KH levels through your cycle? Also using red Sea pro salt.Awesome yeah my readings are looking good no amonia also nitrite levels that are below harmful. Just getting some diatom no cyano or other algae blooms like it states.
Man that’s elevated kh is not related to your cycle.. it’s the salt your using if you look at the bucked salts usually tell what their parameters mix up at.. if you plan on keeping coral I would suggest switching to blue bucket Red Sea or another brand.. I use live aquaria’s salt mix and like itSo I had to test my PH and KH today my PH is solid at 8.2 but my KH at 11.5 and have not dossed any of the KH Coraline grow yet. Did you experience any elevated KH levels through your cycle? Also using red Sea pro salt.
Man that’s elevated kh is not related to your cycle.. it’s the salt your using if you look at the bucked salts usually tell what their parameters mix up at.. if you plan on keeping coral I would suggest switching to blue bucket Red Sea or another brand.. I use live aquaria’s salt mix and like it
When I was using the stock one I used a funnel with about a foot or so of hose on it. That way I could bend the hose a bit to clear the opening under the tank and guide it into the reservoir without spilling. That became very annoying and I ended up going with an external ATO.How do you guys fill up your ATO reservoir?
Yeah, it's a great design until I realized that filling it was awkward. Maybe I'll run a small pump from my basement area to fill it.When I was using the stock one I used a funnel with about a foot or so of hose on it. That way I could bend the hose a bit to clear the opening under the tank and guide it into the reservoir without spilling. That became very annoying and I ended up going with an external ATO.
Yeah, it's a great design until I realized that filling it was awkward. Maybe I'll run a small pump from my basement area to fill it.
I actually had one ordered but returned it. I was honestly hoping to save money somewhere on this money pit. TBD I guess.If you’re going down that road just get a Tunze or Apex ATO. You will be very happy!! I use the apex ATK. Not having ATO in the cabinet have me lots of room to work.
I actually had one ordered but returned it. I was honestly hoping to save money somewhere on this money pit. TBD I guess.
I actually had one ordered but returned it. I was honestly hoping to save money somewhere on this money pit. TBD I guess.
Sigh. Yeah you guys are probably right. The stock ATO seems like a great solution, if a bit awkward to fill and having a low volume.Always always found that cutting corners in this hobby sets you up for failure. That’s some of the best money you can spend!
I may as well post this here. Do you guys think this is a major problem? The end panel on my stand seems to have bowed out a little? Also, I can see the supporting screws between the panel and the horizontal support piece.
The tank is still perfectly level so.... When I hold my 6ft level next to the panel it doesn't look like there is too much deflection. 2k pounds of water and glass make me nervous though.
Sigh. Yeah you guys are probably right. The stock ATO seems like a great solution, if a bit awkward to fill and having a low volume.
That's what I was thinking. I have the room in my basement but I doubt mine will ever look that slick. :/Man so jelly of these basements and fish rooms for all equipment! Possibilities would be endless )