I use the kent float valves as a safety backup. I have had my float valves stick and fail and have read where many pump driven valves stick open as well. This is why I choose to control my water with a mechanical timer. The water from my storage container ( I use a 5 gallon, the kind I used to...
When I first got into saltwater tanks I bought a few frags from a guy online. When I went over to pick them up, he generously gave me xtra pieces which at the time I thought was just a *bonus*. What became of that transaction is not only did I get some xtras for my tank, I also gained a friend...
I personaly look at the tds everytime I turn on my ro/di. Thats why I chose to fill a container instead of directly feeding the sump automaticly. I have my ro/di on a 120min sprinkler timer that was made to hook to your garden hose water your yard. a tee fitting supplies it and the washing...
I have a 1/4 inch line that runs from my laundry room to a 5 gallon container in the closet behind my aquarium. I did a quick measure and it's about 21 feet. pressure is fine. I have a float valve in my sump to fill from the container, and one in the container to prevent accidental overfills.
My 150 72x18x29
200 lbs live rock
(1) percula clown
(2) six line wrasse
(3) yellowtail blue damsel
(4) royal gramma
(5) male zebra angel
(6) female zebra angel
and a green chromis currently living in the left overflow..lol (apparently these fish are jumpers. 2 jumped completely out of...