Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank - Page 10

bluespotjawfish · 02-25-2007, 11:30 PM

Tank parameters are normal and so I have been dripping kalk for a few days now (about 1 teaspoon per gallon). My tank seems to like being at 10 dKH, 425 ppm calcium (without needed to add any other additive), and between 8.02 and 8.05 pH with this amount. A few things have changed since I posted about the high alk and low pH problem:

I have changed back to 100% IO (no more Oceanic mixed in with it). The IO has better buffering capacity and I seem to be able to deal with it's weaknesses.

I no longer use Salifert to test my alkalinity. I now use LaMotte. It is pricey, but there was a difference of about 2 dKH. I still use the Salifert calcium tests, which seem to provide consistent readings with the calcium portion of their Strontium test.

I am aerating the tank better. I still have another pump on backorder and will be opening up the top of the tank even more after I get a net for it.

I have a new pH probe calibrated with both the 7.0 and 10.0 single pack solutions. The bottle of 7.0 solution I was using for my pen was no longer accurate at 7.0.

Anyway, everything is finally doing what all the books say it should be doing. Well, I haven't really read ALL the books, but my head still hurts like I have. It doesn't help that I have to enjoy two Bluespots instead of one! Hehe!

I still have the Nitrates and Phosphates, but hopefully the refugium will kick that soon.

So, I still have this 25w Gamma UV Sterilizer to install. It says that it should only be installed into a GFCI outlet. I don't have one of those where I could plug it into. Don't know what to do.

BrothaWolf · 02-25-2007, 11:44 PM

Its really easy to install a GFCI... just make sure you flip the breaker first!!!!

Dentoid · 02-25-2007, 11:51 PM

Saw your photoshow, I posted a little something in the Blue Spot Club thread. The tank is looking smashing!

bluespotjawfish · 02-26-2007, 08:54 AM

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Its really easy to install a GFCI...

Do I just have to replace the outlet itself or the entire circuit breaker?

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The tank is looking smashing!

Glad you like! No one comes to visit me and the dogs are tired of me asking them if they like my tank - hehe!

lcstorc · 02-26-2007, 09:38 AM

LOL! With your dogs you just might get an answer.

They are soo adorable.
Ask Billy about the outlet thing. I have no idea, but he will know.

bluespotjawfish · 02-26-2007, 09:05 PM

Found info online - just the outlet. I don't think I can get to the one in back of my tank without killing myself in the process. Still difficult, ponder, think, thunk, brain hurts again. Darn, it's only Monday. I've got it, skills required to change outlet - young and skinny person with long arms, must be able to tell the difference between incoming and outgoing wires (or at least right-side up from upside down)!

Dentoid · 02-26-2007, 09:11 PM

Sounds electrifying! Hope you get it resolved. Bzzzzzz zap!

aquaman3680 · 02-26-2007, 09:13 PM

Hope you can figure it out!

Matt

bluespotjawfish · 02-27-2007, 12:58 AM

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Bzzzzzz zap!

I already have been Bzzzzz zapped by my mantis shrimp, just imagine what real electricity could do. I guess one of these days I should also pay that electric bill so they don't shut all this stuff down.

BrothaWolf · 02-27-2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Do I just have to replace the outlet itself or the entire circuit breaker?

Sorry I missed this post my PH adventure kept me preoccupied. Yes you are correct just the outlet needs to be changed They also make extension cords with built in GFCI

bluespotjawfish · 02-27-2007, 01:07 AM

Hope I didn't spread my pH problem germs! Good luck on fixing that. Hum, a built in GFCI, maybe that is what mine is. It is super heavy duty for appliances and stuff, I'll have to see.

bluespotjawfish · 02-27-2007, 02:21 AM

Blue SPOTS are everywhere! I was just hanging out looking at the tank in the dark and this guy comes out to talk with me. More photos in the gallery for you Bluespot addicts.

BrothaWolf · 02-27-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Blue SPOTS are everywhere! I was just hanging out looking at the tank in the dark and this guy comes out to talk with me. More photos in the gallery for you Bluespot addicts.

Your video thingy is awesome!

JFK_Jr · 02-27-2007, 06:25 AM

Hey...

Just wanted to see how you are doing with your new RK II?

Dentoid · 02-27-2007, 08:21 AM

Blue looks great. Is this I or II?

02-25-2007, 11:30 PM	#136 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Tank parameters are normal and so I have been dripping kalk for a few days now (about 1 teaspoon per gallon). My tank seems to like being at 10 dKH, 425 ppm calcium (without needed to add any other additive), and between 8.02 and 8.05 pH with this amount. A few things have changed since I posted about the high alk and low pH problem: I have changed back to 100% IO (no more Oceanic mixed in with it). The IO has better buffering capacity and I seem to be able to deal with it's weaknesses. I no longer use Salifert to test my alkalinity. I now use LaMotte. It is pricey, but there was a difference of about 2 dKH. I still use the Salifert calcium tests, which seem to provide consistent readings with the calcium portion of their Strontium test. I am aerating the tank better. I still have another pump on backorder and will be opening up the top of the tank even more after I get a net for it. I have a new pH probe calibrated with both the 7.0 and 10.0 single pack solutions. The bottle of 7.0 solution I was using for my pen was no longer accurate at 7.0. Anyway, everything is finally doing what all the books say it should be doing. Well, I haven't really read ALL the books, but my head still hurts like I have. It doesn't help that I have to enjoy two Bluespots instead of one! Hehe! I still have the Nitrates and Phosphates, but hopefully the refugium will kick that soon. So, I still have this 25w Gamma UV Sterilizer to install. It says that it should only be installed into a GFCI outlet. I don't have one of those where I could plug it into. Don't know what to do. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

02-25-2007, 11:44 PM	#137 (permalink)
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02-25-2007, 11:51 PM	#138 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Saw your photoshow, I posted a little something in the Blue Spot Club thread. The tank is looking smashing! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-26-2007, 09:38 AM	#140 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank LOL! With your dogs you just might get an answer. They are soo adorable. Ask Billy about the outlet thing. I have no idea, but he will know. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

02-26-2007, 09:05 PM	#141 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Found info online - just the outlet. I don't think I can get to the one in back of my tank without killing myself in the process. Still difficult, ponder, think, thunk, brain hurts again. Darn, it's only Monday. I've got it, skills required to change outlet - young and skinny person with long arms, must be able to tell the difference between incoming and outgoing wires (or at least right-side up from upside down)! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

02-26-2007, 09:13 PM	#143 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Hope you can figure it out! Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

02-27-2007, 01:07 AM	#146 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Hope I didn't spread my pH problem germs! Good luck on fixing that. Hum, a built in GFCI, maybe that is what mine is. It is super heavy duty for appliances and stuff, I'll have to see. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

02-27-2007, 02:21 AM	#147 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Blue SPOTS are everywhere! I was just hanging out looking at the tank in the dark and this guy comes out to talk with me. More photos in the gallery for you Bluespot addicts. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

02-27-2007, 06:25 AM	#149 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Hey... Just wanted to see how you are doing with your new RK II? __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

02-27-2007, 08:21 AM	#150 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Blue looks great. Is this I or II? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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