Here We Go Again! - Page 37

GeeWizzItsMe · 09-15-2007, 02:28 PM

Fun stuff! Can't wait till you get your frags shipped in from fellow RS members!

DrHank · 09-15-2007, 05:13 PM

It should be a 5 star thread. It covers everything from the time you were just starting to your making the right choices and learning the importance of proper water chemistry. You've come a long way in a very short time and your thread details every step in the process. I would recommend it for anyone beginning in the hobby. It can help them make the right choices and answer many questions that folks just starting in the hobby have.

Melanie · 09-15-2007, 07:04 PM

Thanks Dr. Hank! I think I have covered nearly every topic for beginners (besides fish selection.) he he he. They can learn from my mistakes!

Well, perhaps I was overly abitious today. I didn't get the new powerhead or LEDs hooked up yet. I DID get the ATO unit hooked up with only a few missteps. I also got the carbon reactor back up and running and I cleaned my skimmer & sump and mixed up my water for tomorrow. I also calibrated my refractometer and have been using it today to check out my water. VERY cool device.

Ok, back to work.....

Melanie · 09-15-2007, 08:15 PM

Done! Yeah!! PH is hooked up and lunar light is done. I even managed to find time to do my water change in my QT.

Now I can finally relax. Whew.

goldenmean · 09-15-2007, 08:26 PM

I have fallen behind in reading your thread. I think I have several pages to read up on. I'll try to catch up this weekend.
Good luck on your Ca Problem

DrHank · 09-15-2007, 09:15 PM

Melanie, tell me you used calibration solution and not DI water.

Craig Manoukian · 09-15-2007, 10:03 PM

You'll love that refractometer.

Melanie · 09-15-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHank

Melanie, tell me you used calibration solution and not DI water.

No. I used DI water per the calibration instructions. I had to put my AC down to freezing so I could get the room and water 68 degrees. It is auto temperature adjusting after calibration.

What kind of solution did you use?

hma · 09-15-2007, 10:09 PM

I hope the refractometers scale am alike in the USA and Europe? It is also importantly to it to pay attention if one refractometer uses only the PSU (Salinity) values to use. The indicated values for density are unfortunately inaccurate with most refractometers. Unfortunately the Scala for density is still built in the refractometers. Density cannot measure a refractometer however, only PSU.

I agree to Doc, calibration ONLY with calibration solution

tbittner · 09-15-2007, 10:09 PM

Calibration of the PH probe?

hma · 09-15-2007, 10:13 PM

Calibration solution = Distilled water

in RO/Di water remain always remainder from salts (up to 25%) therefore I use always distilled water to calibrate.

Melanie · 09-15-2007, 10:14 PM

tbittner - No, a refractometer.

hma - I'm confused by your post?

Dr. Hank, just did a google search and can't find refractometer calibration solution except for sugar solution for juices. Do you have a link?

I still have my hydrometer as well.

Melanie · 09-15-2007, 10:15 PM

hma - I used distilled water.

GeeWizzItsMe · 09-15-2007, 10:20 PM

Tell what the reading from the hydrometer as well as the refractometer so we can see the difference!

hma · 09-15-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie

hma - I used distilled water.

upps ... sorry Melanie. it should not be bought however with a gas station or in the supermarket. There are very large differences also with distilled water. I use only distilled water from a pharmacy.

09-15-2007, 02:28 PM	#541 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Fun stuff! Can't wait till you get your frags shipped in from fellow RS members! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

09-15-2007, 05:13 PM	#542 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! It should be a 5 star thread. It covers everything from the time you were just starting to your making the right choices and learning the importance of proper water chemistry. You've come a long way in a very short time and your thread details every step in the process. I would recommend it for anyone beginning in the hobby. It can help them make the right choices and answer many questions that folks just starting in the hobby have. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

09-15-2007, 07:04 PM	#543 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Thanks Dr. Hank! I think I have covered nearly every topic for beginners (besides fish selection.) he he he. They can learn from my mistakes! Well, perhaps I was overly abitious today. I didn't get the new powerhead or LEDs hooked up yet. I DID get the ATO unit hooked up with only a few missteps. I also got the carbon reactor back up and running and I cleaned my skimmer & sump and mixed up my water for tomorrow. I also calibrated my refractometer and have been using it today to check out my water. VERY cool device. Ok, back to work..... __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

09-15-2007, 08:15 PM	#544 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Done! Yeah!! PH is hooked up and lunar light is done. I even managed to find time to do my water change in my QT. Now I can finally relax. Whew. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

09-15-2007, 08:26 PM	#545 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,194 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! I have fallen behind in reading your thread. I think I have several pages to read up on. I'll try to catch up this weekend. Good luck on your Ca Problem __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My 2nd-QT-Wrasse My Second Quarantine Tank 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

09-15-2007, 09:15 PM	#546 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Melanie, tell me you used calibration solution and not DI water. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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09-15-2007, 10:09 PM	#549 (permalink)
hma Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 2,027 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! I hope the refractometers scale am alike in the USA and Europe? It is also importantly to it to pay attention if one refractometer uses only the PSU (Salinity) values to use. The indicated values for density are unfortunately inaccurate with most refractometers. Unfortunately the Scala for density is still built in the refractometers. Density cannot measure a refractometer however, only PSU. I agree to Doc, calibration ONLY with calibration solution __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

09-15-2007, 10:09 PM	#550 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Calibration of the PH probe? __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

09-15-2007, 10:13 PM	#551 (permalink)
hma Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 2,027 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Calibration solution = Distilled water in RO/Di water remain always remainder from salts (up to 25%) therefore I use always distilled water to calibrate. __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

09-15-2007, 10:14 PM	#552 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! tbittner - No, a refractometer. hma - I'm confused by your post? Dr. Hank, just did a google search and can't find refractometer calibration solution except for sugar solution for juices. Do you have a link? I still have my hydrometer as well. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

09-15-2007, 10:15 PM	#553 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! hma - I used distilled water. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

09-15-2007, 10:20 PM	#554 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Tell what the reading from the hydrometer as well as the refractometer so we can see the difference! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

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