Devoted Reefer 250

[pelphrey]

@pelphrey I think you're thinking of Emerald Crabs. Excellent way to go. More biology and less technology. Once the algae is gone they will scavenge for uneaten food and poop. Completely reef safe.

Yep, I think you are correct! Thanks for clearing that up!

 

[pelphrey]

Couple images from tonight!

 

[pelphrey]

Why does my BRS mini reactor do this? I noticed it last week, I took it out and cleaned it thinking it was just dirty. Flow going into the reactor is fine. Obviously output is slow since there isn’t much water in the canister.

@Bulk Reef Supply

 

[Scurvy]

Have you tried unrestricting the flow? Try Opening up the valve fully for a few minutes then close it back down to desired flow rate.

 

[pelphrey]

Have you tried unrestricting the flow? Try Opening up the valve fully for a few minutes then close it back down to desired flow rate.

I did that last night, I opened the valve all the way and let it fill up. After a period of time is emptied again. I also took my finger and plugged the output to let it fill up! haha It is strange! This mini reactor doesn't hold a lot of water, but when I fill it up last night and this morning my ATO kicked on to fill the sump. If I do it a few times it won't matter, but with only 50ish gallons ( I am guessing ) I feel like repeating that process over and over will throw my salinity off. Unless I am overthinking that part!

 

[Scurvy]

Gotcha. May simply need more through put but Im not sure... Hopefully BRS chimes in for you.

 

[powers2001]

On the reactor, the pads could be clogged or you could get thinner or less restrictive pads. And the amount of GAC, you could use less GAC and change out more often.

 

[pelphrey]

Gotcha. May simply need more through put but Im not sure... Hopefully BRS chimes in for you.

Came home and it was half full.. or half empty! Haha opened valve all the way and filled it up. Holding steady right now.

On the reactor, the pads could be clogged or you could get thinner or less restrictive pads. And the amount of GAC, you could use less GAC and change out more often.

I’m put less GAC in the reactor last weekend when I took it apart. I also cleaned the sponge!

To verify I did swap the mounting plate around and the input/output is configured correctly!

 

[pelphrey]

Elf on a Radion!

 

[Crabby48]

The elf looks like he wish he has a fishing pole.

 

[pelphrey]

Moved the second pedestal into the display. The other 2 rocks went into the sump for a few weeks.

 

[pelphrey]

The elf looks like he wish he has a fishing pole.

Hahaha I would add a pole, but then my kids would take that literally!

 

[pelphrey]

Few pieces to better utilize the Neptune COR20!

 

[Mal11224]

Few pieces to better utilize the Neptune COR20!

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Looking good. How are those lights? I just switched to MH and the colors of my SPS corals are getting richer.

 

[pelphrey]

Big day today... Neptune COR20 got a good cleaning, noticed rust on the inside of the pump.

Glad I swapped Red Sea barb, it was snapped in my soft tubing!

 

[Scurvy]

Now i wonder if the rust has been a problem for your sticks?! Looks minor but maybe thats enough? IDK

 

[pelphrey]

Now i wonder if the rust has been a problem for your sticks?! Looks minor but maybe thats enough? IDK

I’m going to reach out to Neptune and ask questions for sure!

 

[pelphrey]

RIP melanurus wrasse... not sure what happened, found him dead in the tank this morning.

 

[tenurepro]

RIP melanurus wrasse... not sure what happened, found him dead in the tank this morning.

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Sorry for the wrasse; hate it when I lose fish

 

[pelphrey]

Blue tide acrylics fuge kit! He made my ATO a few years ago.