The Miracle Tank

[Katrina71]

Thats a biggie

Seen eurpoean giant hornet scary no thanks on the Asian giants.

If it bites its a female. Females need blood to produce eggs. Male Mosquitoes are pollinators.

Your request shall be granted

I believe its a psorophora ciliata. I went all Roman on you

I knew we could count on you.

 

[Katrina71]

Lights...my personal observation is that white lights promote growth and blue lights promote color.

 

[sfin52]

Lights...my personal observation is that white lights promote growth and blue lights promote color.

I agree
6500k is amazing spectrum to grow coral. It leaves coral brownish.

 

[sfin52]

I knew we could count on you.

Its an educated guess

 

[sfin52]

nahh ..they brought out the big guns ,and broadcast sprayed with the military planes,here just keep shotgun close ,nail a few of them ,they run :p

I hope so but I woudnt count on it. It kills adults but doesn't stop the largest part of population larvae and pupa. The spray is only a contact killer. Its going to have to redone every couple of weeks.

 

[fishguy242]

:)

 

[Fin]

I hope so but I woudnt count on it. It kills adults but doesn't stop the largest part of population larvae and pupa. The spray is only a contact killer. Its going to have to redone every couple of weeks.

I think they spray with Naled from the planes. It is a contact killer, but only requires like one to two tablespoons per acre - or so I have read anyway. It will knock down the adults and at least give the normal mosquito control a chance to catch up. We are never totally without mosquitos though and that is why I am finally going to screen in my patio.

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Good morning all! Snow possible today...yeah? ;Blackeye

 

[LadyMac]

Morning! I’m playing hooky from work today. Head hurts so hanging with the pups and fish. They don’t mind :) here’s some spam on the progress at work. Still have to clean the tile and do some finishing but it looks ok. We are almost through with this place. I wish it would hurry. Hubbs wants to start building buildings. That will be fun cause I can hide inside lol. This stuff kills my hands but I like the end results.

 

[Dolelo96]

Like I said..no respect for personal space ;Woot;Woot

Good morning everyone!

 

[fishguy242]

good morning all... :)

 

[brett_schn]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

 

[najer]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

My guess is that in Florida temperature swings might be an issue to address?

 

[LadyMac]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

That’s a good question and I think it would be something I need to look into as well. I have the RO Buddie and it’s attached to the garden hose lol. But the unit is inside with the tubing hung out my window. The unit is sitting by my wall.

 

[Fin]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

I know people that keep their system in one of those plastic sheds outside. Just need to get the water to the right temp before mixing or adding to the tank.

 

[brett_schn]

My guess is that in Florida temperature swings might be an issue to address?

the only temp swings is super hot and hot as h**l
after some readings I read that I can be done. just paint the containers and cover them. only problem I would have to bring water inside to cool before adding to tank. but I would have it right outside my window and I have a hose there too to hookup RODI

 

[brett_schn]

I know people that keep their system in one of those plastic sheds outside. Just need to get the water to the right temp before mixing or adding to the tank.

so I can't mix at 85F. my pool stays cool but its open top. I would like to avoid the sheds because they get SUPER HOT

 

[brett_schn]

I think I could get away with a cheap 1 hp or even a 1/3hp chiller for $200 or so and that should do the job.
would I need to keep the water at 78 at all times or just when mixing and adding to the tank?

 

[fishguy242]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

no proof ,but i would say no ;)

 

[brett_schn]

no proof ,but i would say no ;)

I just read of someone in Cali who's done it for a few years.

"The location does get some sun. There is a tree providing shade right over it, but it’s not covered all the time. I think the shelving cover does help. I painted the NSW container black and left a strip unpainted so I can see the water level. I have never seen any algae growing in the RODI storage container, but I do get a small amount of green in the chloramine monster (probably because it’s not covered as well, and there is probably more stuff for the algae to grow with in it). But beggars can’t be choosers. If you’re looking for an outdoor setup, it can definitely be done."
direct quote
and he's running 65g mixing. I would probably be 30 at max