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Which BRS filters do you use, is it one of these kits below? I was just looking at some of the stuff BRS has for 10% off during the Presidents day sale and realized the RODI filters are significantly less than what I have been buying. For me to replace 5-stages of filters it costs $174 and that is NOT including the membrane. Maybe they last longer than BRS, I don't know. My TDS out of the tap is always over 400, then about 3 after my membrane (the membrane is really good) then 0 after the first DI. Spectrapure is definitely a really good product, but I didn't realize the price difference was so much. Maybe I'm not comparing apples to applesHello,
We would Suggest the BRS ones they are super easy to use and they always have the parts in stock. How much water are you going to make per month? I think clean RODI water is the most Important thing so to get a stage 7 filter i think its a good thing even with well water you can never be too careful IMO
Yes! It’s called spot check. It was pretty fast turn around time too! For under $25 I’m gonna do it a couple times a yearDose Saltwater Aquarium offer testing now?
What is the process and turn around time? Is it like sending off an ICP?Yes! It’s called spot check. It was pretty fast turn around time too! For under $25 I’m gonna do it a couple times a year
Exactly like icp but much quicker. I sent this test and icp test in on Tuesday i got my spot check results Thursday. Still waiting on icp resultsWhat is the process and turn around time? Is it like sending off an ICP?
How moderne do You change your
Membranes?
I think I remember reading you were very 3 months
You turned me on To frequent membrane changes
It’s a huge help
Which BRS filters do you use, is it one of these kits below? I was just looking at some of the stuff BRS has for 10% off during the Presidents day sale and realized the RODI filters are significantly less than what I have been buying. For me to replace 5-stages of filters it costs $174 and that is NOT including the membrane. Maybe they last longer than BRS, I don't know. My TDS out of the tap is always over 400, then about 3 after my membrane (the membrane is really good) then 0 after the first DI. Spectrapure is definitely a really good product, but I didn't realize the price difference was so much. Maybe I'm not comparing apples to apples
For $174 I get:
1. 0.2 micron Sediment
2. 0.5 Carbon
3. 1 micron Carbon which stops chloramines
4. DI type1
5. DI type 2
Here are the BRS kits, do you use one of these?
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What is the max par you run your tenuis at to get them to color up? Right now my cherrybomb is sitting at around 550 par and looks phenomenal, and I’m trying to recreate a zone like that in my new tank but not sure if I should have zones above 550.
3-4 months and you should see purple dotsOn the newer tank you setup, how quickly did you start to see coraline spots showing up? I’m at the point now in my build where I’m throwing in a large cleanup crew and going to feed heavy, but still no spots just yet.
What's happening?testing
ShaneBack to the new tank update.
The tank has now been running for 8 months and its time to get the paraments in check. I won’t put any SPS into the system until I think the paraments are optimal and 2-part doser setup with the ato ect… this is literally the 1st time testing paraments ever, so I had no idea what to expect. I think it could take another 4-8 weeks to get everything right before sps go in. but we will see
I have installed the Neptune apex and Triton and calibrated the unit And I have Taken the 1st reading of the new Parameters with the triton. (See screenshot below of the Triton results screen)
Installing the Triton and Calibration
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The Triton is reading:
Alk -6.04
Calc -392
Mag -1449
Salt- 19.1
Temp -78.3
ORP -332
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PH-I need a new pH probe as the current on is not showing a reading. this will come later
Results conclusion- something is off with the salt I need to adjuster the probe. Alk is reading around 1.0 less then Manuel kits ( Manual test kits results below. Calcium and Magnesium are on track with Manuel kits. Need to raise Alk to 8.4. Magnesium are at good levels and calcium need to come up to 450
I have also tested at the same time with my Manuel test kits (see pic below to check the levels against the triton and to also check n03 and po4)
For my test kits I use
Alk- Salifert
Calcium- Salifert
Mag- Salifert
No3- Red sea pro high range
Po4- Red seal pro
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Those test results are
Alk-7.0
Calc- 400
Mag- 1470
No3 64 (this is off the charts and will be a battle to bring down)
Po4-.04-.08
Salt 1.028
Temp 77.4
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po4 results
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no3 Results
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salinity results
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Results conclusion of Manuel test – Alk is 1.0 Higher than Triton test Need to Raise alk to 8.4. Mag and Calc are both in line with the triton test. Calc needs to come up to 450. *** the No3 is very high and this will be my main battle to bring down. Salt needs to come down to 1.026.
Stay tuned as I have also sent in a ICP triton test on the same day as the above was tested. It will be interesting to see how the levels compare to the Above. I also rely on triton to test Potassium, Iodine and other important levels as the manually test kits are a pain. I am expecting the triton back in about a week. I will also post shortly my method for raising Alk and Calc Ect to meet the needed levels. Then it will be an ongoing battle to reduce No3 which will be the next task and further posting.
As always, I welcome and encourage any questions that you all may have so don’t hold back and please ask.. for this build I am trying to replicate the same parameters and method from the main SPS system which is shown on the 1st post thread. I have been getting so many questions on my methods that i found it best to show how i replicate the SBB methods in this new build and i hope one day newcomers can follow this thread forum as a guide.