Juiceman Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Test results for today. Alk - 7.56 Po4 - .09 Na - 30 Ca - 440 I'm currently dosing 48 drops of vodka everyday split between morning and night. It's not doing anything for the nitrates yet. And the biopellets aren't doing anything either. Maybe I have a really bad dead spot somewhere that's just leaching the crap out of nitrates. I'll do another water change soon and see if I can find anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Nitrates don't absorb into rocks or sand so they don't leach like phosphates do. If I had to guess, 1) your added sponge in the sump may be adding to your nitrate problem or 2) perhaps your phosphate level is too low and your meter is reading higher than it is? Meaning you're really at close to zero for phosphates and the bacteria in the biopellet reactor aren't multiplying because of the lack of phosphates causing your nitrates to stay high. Just a guess... you can even call it a wild guess. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardlaw Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Is that a red coris wrasse in softy land? Does it give you any trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Is that a red coris wrasse in softy land? Does it give you any trouble? He likes to dig under stuff and ends up moving smaller stuff. Otherwise he's good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Okay Juice, here ya go to complete your tang collection, it's ready to ship: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=272037 Hey look at the silver lining, FREE SHIPPING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Okay Juice, here ya go to complete your tang collection, it's ready to ship: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=272037 Hey look at the silver lining, FREE SHIPPING! I've thought about it. I don't really care for them. I'm going to get a Black Tang though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I can't bring myself to spend that money on a fish, otherwise I'd order him now. I obsess over my fish now a bit, at that price I'd have to quite my job... then what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 I can't bring myself to spend that money on a fish, otherwise I'd order him now. I obsess over my fish now a bit, at that price I'd have to quite my job... then what? And it could die 3 weeks later..... Nope. I'm good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Test results for today: Alk - 7.59 Po4 - .02! Na - 30........ I replaced the GFO 3 days ago and filled the 2nd chamber of the dual reactor with GFO instead of carbon. I think it made a difference. The question becomes, keep it online until it reads 0 or turn it off? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I say keep running it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Ever end up with a color combo you like on the bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Ever end up with a color combo you like on the bulbs? I currently have B+, P+, B+, C+, LEDs, ABS, B+, C+, B+ I think I'm sticking with it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 The pump for my Tunze osmolater stopped pulling water last night. Took it by Tunze here in town, he took one look at it, told me what was wrong. He didn't have any replacements in stock so he opened the box of a full setup to give me a replacement pump. Stress free customer service! Thanks Tunze Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Well..... Replaced 2 WP25s with new RW-8s. They work great! One started a Wave in my 7' tank! Geez. Got the new pump replacement from Tunze for the ATO Running my CARX again since my calcium is finally where it should be And Good news and bad news......... My Phosphates are 0!!!!!!! But I still have 40ppm+ Nitrates.... [emoji35] I can't think of anything else to do. My last thing I could think of is doing some TLC treatments like I used to from good ol' fishy business. Worked great for me in the beginnings of my reefing days for Nitrates. Here's hoping...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Per my conversation with Ty, I pulled some of the GFO out of the reactor. The thought is I'm pulling too much Phosphate out and the Nitrating Bacteria can't reproduce without it. Did that yesterday, and Dosed some more TLC this morning. I'll do a test today when I get home and see what it looks like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Did removing gfo make a difference? Im interested to see how much raising one can help lower the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Did removing gfo make a difference? Im interested to see how much raising one can help lower the other. So far it didn't help at all. I'm going to test again tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Maby it takes time for the Bacteria to populate. You got a big ol tank for them to work on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Slow processes here guys. You're probably not going to see anything significant for a couple weeks, IME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ty havent you learned that all good things happen fast in this hobby? Only bad things take time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ty havent you learned that all good things happen fast in this hobby? Only bad things take time.Good thing you blast through lighting and tanks at the speed of lightning then Patrick! [emoji23] Now give me some Jason Fox Flame acro! Fast! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Prompted by the recent BRS video about RODI systems, I decided to upgrade. I currently use a 4 stage system with 1 sediment and carbon stages, RO stage, and 1 DI stage. I purchased a new double DI stage to install, and will use my current single DI stage as my sediment stage. I will begin a dual Carbon stage also with the current sediment cartridge repurposed. Look at my sophisticated schematic! Final Unit Mount And final product pending some wire organization This is all more so for peace of mind for my product water to be as pristine as possible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 If your memory is bad as mine then that diagram will save you 6 months from now when you need to do maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 looks good, what is this supposed to do better? Was there something that wasn't getting pulled out of the water? Also is that like a gallon of fish pellets!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 looks good, what is this supposed to do better? Was there something that wasn't getting pulled out of the water? Also is that like a gallon of fish pellets!?Haha! It is the economy size Thera pellets! Got it on eBay! Way cheaper in the long run vs buying smaller sets every few months.As far as I could tell. My system was fine. This is just for redundancy. If anything was to get through the first Carbon stage, the 2nd is a lower micron, then if anything was to get the first DI stage as it gets used up, the second stage knocks it out. Also this means I won't need an upgrade if I eventually move somewhere that uses chloramines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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