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[robanister]

Anyone know how to determine dkh alk from this?

 

[robanister]

Anyone know how to determine dkh alk from this?

Ps done believe it's ppm as hanna said 148

 

[stoney7713]

Anyone know how to determine dkh alk from this?

It's ppm so you have to convert it

Alkalinity Conversion Calculator

Aquarium calculator; Convert alkalinity between milliequivalents-per-liter (meq/L, meql), carbonate hardness (dKH, KH), and parts-per-million (ppm).

www.hamzasreef.com

 

[robanister]

It's ppm so you have to convert it

Alkalinity Conversion Calculator

Aquarium calculator; Convert alkalinity between milliequivalents-per-liter (meq/L, meql), carbonate hardness (dKH, KH), and parts-per-million (ppm).

www.hamzasreef.com

Definitely not correct then

 

[robanister]

It's ppm so you have to convert it

Alkalinity Conversion Calculator

Aquarium calculator; Convert alkalinity between milliequivalents-per-liter (meq/L, meql), carbonate hardness (dKH, KH), and parts-per-million (ppm).

www.hamzasreef.com

I'll go with the rest though. May have to get rid of a tang or reduce feeding

 

[robanister]

@SBB Corals what are you using to test? Especially your iodine

 

[tbrown]

That's a tough one, @Projects with Sam has much more experience and can answer it better than I can.

But I have a Ender 5 S1, I felt it was a good compromise between affordable and quality. After using it I wish I could afford a Bambu, but that was outside my budget. I have thought about the K1 from Creality too but some people are having issues with the first run, it's brand new.

Ender 3 s1 Pro is a good choice, you also have the Ender 3 V2 that goes on sale at microcenter often for $100. Cheap and doesn't break the bank, but lacking in features.

Then there's the Sovol, which I think @tbrown is thinking about getting.

The cheaper printers can have a lot more tinkering and headaches involved but can print with the same resolution just slower. Lower temp hot ends, bed slingers vs stationary z beds. You can also upgrade and mod them a lot.

Creality has sells on the Enders often so it's worth watching for a deal.

I'm by far not an expert and just got started 4 or 5 months ago. Something I have always wanted to try, so it's another hobby for me.

Maybe pop over to the 3D thread and check things out.

Sovol, Ender, Anycubic (I think)... there's several decent "starter" 3D printers that will work for you and you can upgrade them as needed.

 

[StatelineReefer]

I will say the Ender is the most expensive 'cheapest' 3d printer out there. You basically get the platform and power supply. the first things you change on it are the springs, the bed, the nozzle, the levelling, compile a new kernel, and take out the weaknesses inherent in it.

 

[Skay]

I will say the Ender is the most expensive 'cheapest' 3d printer out there. You basically get the platform and power supply. the first things you change on it are the springs, the bed, the nozzle, the levelling, compile a new kernel, and take out the weaknesses inherent in it.

what are your thoughts on the pro for like 400 i think

 

[billyocean]

@SBB Corals what are you using to test? Especially your iodine

USING HANNA CHECKER HI-707 TO TEST FOR IODINE

USING HANNA CHECKER HI-707 TO TEST FOR IODINE NOTE: THERE IS AN UPDATED METHOD DESCRIBED IN THIS ARTICLE https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/an-accurate-and-precise-method-for-measuring-iodine.909/ In my quest to improve my testing accuracy and...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[stoney7713]

what are your thoughts on the pro for like 400 i think

The ender 3 pro s1? It is a ender 3 V2 with all the upgrades already installed. More or less.

There's still the basics, bed leveling, setting temps, retraction rates, E steps, a lot of stuff that are not in the manual.

 

[robanister]

USING HANNA CHECKER HI-707 TO TEST FOR IODINE

USING HANNA CHECKER HI-707 TO TEST FOR IODINE NOTE: THERE IS AN UPDATED METHOD DESCRIBED IN THIS ARTICLE https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/an-accurate-and-precise-method-for-measuring-iodine.909/ In my quest to improve my testing accuracy and...

www.reef2reef.com

I just won't buy another red sea product sooo...?

 

[billyocean]

I just won't buy another red sea product sooo...?

Soooooooooo.....

 

[billyocean]

I guess be ready to send in those icps

 

[Thuan]

Still in Denver and going to lunch and then fish shop. Question for you all. I dose my usual esv starting at 9pm, 4ml every hr for 8x fir a total if 32 ml. I got up early this morning and test at 7am and both Hanna and Salifert shows 8 6. When I test later in the evening, both reads about 7.8. That mean coral consume that much. Pic is what we're having for lunch

 

[KQuillan]

My banana torch isn't looking happy today.

 

[stoney7713]

Still in Denver and going to lunch and then fish shop. Question for you all. I dose my usual esv starting at 9pm, 4ml every hr for 8x fir a total if 32 ml. I got up early this morning and test at 7am and both Hanna and Salifert shows 8 6. When I test later in the evening, both reads about 7.8. That mean coral consume that much. Pic is what we're having for lunch

According to tropic marin calculator dosing, my tank is consuming .42 dkh a day. I think your tank is more heavily packed so it's very possible.

 

[SBB Corals]

My banana torch isn't looking happy today.

the tenticals look out and happy but do you mean becouse you see the skin on the side?

the skin does not look to be peeling..

is it geting hit with alot of flow from that side?

 

[sadrobotz]

@Thuan , what day are you going to aquatic arts this weekend, was it today or tomorrow?

 

[Thuan]

@Thuan , what day are you going to aquatic arts this weekend, was it today or tomorrow?

I'm on my way there. They're open only Fri -Sun