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BigAl07 · 07-10-2008, 11:17 PM

got the new test kits in today. Spent the WHOLE evening doing tests and over here are the results...
Calc levels . . .

still not sure what this all means!! any ideas?

Fish Crazy · 07-11-2008, 12:16 PM

Let me know how the ATO goes I'm in the same boat at Nikki and evap about 5 gallons a day so I need to do something but my RO is on the other side of the house so not sure what I'll do -

bluespotjawfish · 07-12-2008, 09:55 AM

How's the water change coming along?

Stacef · 07-23-2008, 01:00 AM

I am looking everywhere but don't see pics of the new blue xenia??

BigAl07 · 07-23-2008, 07:49 AM

I left my camera at work by mistake so we were "Camera-less" over night. They are in the "Frag-Tank" right now as more of a quarantine process to make sure they don't end up "Melting". I'm curious to see how they do under the conditions that all of my other forms of Xenia literally THRIVE under.

The 90g is coming along nicely... I was initially going to do large water changes but since I can only mix approximately 35g at a time I guess I'm doing approximately 1/3 changes. I've done two thus far and the numbers are rising but since it's only 1/3 at a time and since it's over a longer period I've only seen a slight water parameter (mainly Calc) improvement. I've had to skip THIS week's WC due to getting ready for a family wedding. I'm in charge the "entertainment" aspect of it and it's taking literally HOURS to get the slide-show and all the music organized.

Thanks for reading

nikkipigtails · 07-23-2008, 09:48 AM

Coming from someone who planned every detail o her wedding, down to the "Love Notes" placement on the tables, I know how much time it takes to plam any aspect of a wedding. I know you're doing an amazing job.

Can't wait for he pics tough!

lcstorc · 07-25-2008, 03:41 PM

Have fun at the wedding.
Glad things are going well.

hma · 08-02-2008, 04:42 PM

JoJo · 08-03-2008, 06:05 AM

Hey Al, just catching back up. did you figure out what the numbers mean? i have yet to open my calc, mag & alk test kits.

BigAl07 · 08-05-2008, 12:17 PM

I think I have SOME understanding of the numbers. Everything is slowly coming back into order in my water parameters!!

I installed my ATO last night! I LOVE IT!!

yungreefer2410 · 08-05-2008, 03:26 PM

i'm too lazy 2 go through this thread. so lets see some pics!!

JoJo · 08-05-2008, 08:07 PM

Lets see it Al!

BigAl07 · 08-05-2008, 11:59 PM

I don't have any pics but I DO have an update..

I came home tonight and had NO evaporation (I'm still tweaking valves switches etc). So I thought I'd life the switch block up (engaging the pump). Magically the fill tube starts pumping water from my MJ600 into the sump. I drop the switch block and the water keeps coming out. I react and pull the power. Water keeps pouring out! It's siphoning itself out! OUCH!!

I need to look into it more tomorrow night.. GRRRRRR

mps9506 · 08-06-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

I don't have any pics but I DO have an update..

I came home tonight and had NO evaporation (I'm still tweaking valves switches etc). So I thought I'd life the switch block up (engaging the pump). Magically the fill tube starts pumping water from my MJ600 into the sump. I drop the switch block and the water keeps coming out. I react and pull the power. Water keeps pouring out! It's siphoning itself out! OUCH!!

I need to look into it more tomorrow night.. GRRRRRR

The outlet of your fill tube needs to be above the level of the top of the reservoir. Or you need to put an anti siphon hole in the line somewhere. Also make sure the outlet of the tube is not submerged.

I find it best to have the outlet of the tube go up the back of the tank and dump into the overflow box.

yungreefer2410 · 08-06-2008, 12:58 AM

we want pics pics pics!!

(jk)

07-10-2008, 11:17 PM	#2056 (permalink)
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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,448 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . I left my camera at work by mistake so we were "Camera-less" over night. They are in the "Frag-Tank" right now as more of a quarantine process to make sure they don't end up "Melting". I'm curious to see how they do under the conditions that all of my other forms of Xenia literally THRIVE under. The 90g is coming along nicely... I was initially going to do large water changes but since I can only mix approximately 35g at a time I guess I'm doing approximately 1/3 changes. I've done two thus far and the numbers are rising but since it's only 1/3 at a time and since it's over a longer period I've only seen a slight water parameter (mainly Calc) improvement. I've had to skip THIS week's WC due to getting ready for a family wedding. I'm in charge the "entertainment" aspect of it and it's taking literally HOURS to get the slide-show and all the music organized. Thanks for reading __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

07-25-2008, 03:41 PM	#2062 (permalink)
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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,448 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . I think I have SOME understanding of the numbers. Everything is slowly coming back into order in my water parameters!! I installed my ATO last night! I LOVE IT!! __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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08-05-2008, 11:59 PM	#2068 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,448 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . I don't have any pics but I DO have an update.. I came home tonight and had NO evaporation (I'm still tweaking valves switches etc). So I thought I'd life the switch block up (engaging the pump). Magically the fill tube starts pumping water from my MJ600 into the sump. I drop the switch block and the water keeps coming out. I react and pull the power. Water keeps pouring out! It's siphoning itself out! OUCH!! I need to look into it more tomorrow night.. GRRRRRR __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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