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  1. General Reef Discussion
    Sorry if this has been covered before but, the Pinpoint Salinity meter measures in Ms. I did a terrible job of explaining to a fellow reefer just exactly that was as we were comparing tank parameters. I think it is a measure of conductivity and not actual salinity? Is Ms micro Siemens? Next time...
  2. General Reef Discussion
    http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Electronic-Salinity-meter-Monitor/dp/B00NRH1U8Y/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1435153784&sr=1-5&keywords=salinity+meter good bad any input
  3. Reefing Equipment
    Does anyone know of a conductivity meter that can measure the conductivity of sea water to 53.0 +/- 0.1 mS/cm2. (This is a SG of 1.0260 +/- 0.0001). OK and doesn't cost more than $200. If you know of another way to acheive this precision chime in.
  4. General Reef Discussion
    title says it all. Just researching them and was wondering what was a good one for the money. The economy has me on a monthly tank budget :(http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4690+9957&pcatid=9957
  5. General Reef Discussion
    I'm really new to the hobby and have started a reef tank. I have some soft corals, sponges invertabrates and some fish. The problem is that my blue tang and powder blue tang have come down with Ich. I was told that it is possible to use Ich-X and it wouldn't hurt anything. I was wondering...
  6. Controllers and probes
    Anybody have any experience with this? Or, can direct me to a decent pH meter that is digital? http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Advanced-Aquarium-pH-Meter-with-Large-LCD-Display_W0QQitemZ350025815971QQihZ022QQcategoryZ117435QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  7. General Reef Discussion
    My salinity is 1.021, according to my hydrometer that seems ok. Is this ok?
  8. General Reef Discussion
    Well now I am in it for the long run. My basement wont be ready for awhile so the inwall 120g is on hold. So....This is my new project. I have purchased 2 40g breeder tanks. 1 is in for drilling and I picked up the other one today which will be the sump. I am doing a DIY stand and canopy. I...
  9. General Reef Discussion
    Ok, so I was on craigslist to sell my Kegerator and came across this ad for a reef tank. At 400 bucks i just had to get it. This is what I have: 80g plexi glass tank w/ built in over flow 30g sump It has 4x 96w lights in it 2x white ones and 2 actetic (blue) ones. Power Compacts. I has no moon...
  10. Member Classifieds
    Gorgeous 120 gal Reef Setup in Pennsylvania 2K COMPLETE - MUST SELL Includes mated and breeding clownfish hosed by a reproducing population of rose anemones. Includes automatic top-off and water change system with RO/DI integration. Includes two 48" Lighting Systems - Metal Halide and Compact...
  11. General Reef Discussion
    which is more accurate? I am probabally going to get one or the other just need someone that has either or used either one.
  12. Massachusetts North Shore Marine and Reef Club
    Success! I now have all three of my fish in the QT. I got th goby out tonight with taking down half of my rock. It didnt end up being as bad as i thought it would. Today is Day One of the Hypo Treatment. My clowns seem to be doing alot better since they have been taken out of the DT. The goby...
  13. General Reef Discussion
    OK I finally broke down and got and RO/DI unit and a Refractometer!:dance: Long time reefer w/o these!:o So my tanks will be RO/DI from now on! So what is the proper way to break in an RO/DI unit. Do i run for an hour long w/ all filters and just run the water down the drain?? Do i leave the...
  14. General Reef Discussion
    so is this what I am looking for? Will it do the job? Do I need something else or is this a good buy? here is the ebay link http://cgi.ebay.com/Salinity-Salt-Refractometer-Aquarium-Hydrometer-ATC_W0QQitemZ120060905620QQihZ002QQcategoryZ11876QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  15. General Reef Discussion
    I went to the lfs and gave the saleslady my water to test. Here are the results. Salinity 1.8 she said that is low add salt Ph 8.0 nitrate 30 better than I thought nitrite 0 ammonia 0 alk 2.5 I think. I did the test myself here and thats what it looks like to me I have no idea if thats good or...
  16. General Reef Discussion
    So...last night I took my water in to the LFS to get tested. I took it to one place and all the levels were good except for my salinity. It was 1.028 on their hydrometer...I was getting 1.025 at home on my hydrometer. So, I bought a new one (mine was very old). But, I decided to take it to...
  17. General Reef Discussion
    I'm in this LEARNING-MODE with this board..... Please give me the TOP 3 things you test for in your SW tank >AND< what products/equipment you use to test them with
  18. Substrate Free Tank Husbandry (Bare bottomed)
    would you do a bullet 2 with a pcx 55 or a 12" diameter dual ricurculating needlewheel skimmer? for a 120-180?
  19. Nano Reefs
    Hi everyone! I want to start a reef tank-duh, so I just purchased a 12 gal nanocube.I thought someone would want to share some wisdom/advise/expertise on getting started. Any advise is appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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