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  1. Haha, my wife suggested a larger tank to better fill the space as well. You are making me reconsider that option A fully remote sump is an interesting idea but that would mean a lot more water moving through the walls for the return pump across a pretty long distance (~20ft), than just some 3/8" tubing for the neptune DOS and ATO lines.
  2. Thanks for the detailed feedback. Yeah, my intention a push-button water change. As you stated I may migrate to a fully automated one at one point but not initially. I'll have to read up more on using the DOS for water changes and any potential issues with water in the lines or siphon issues. Great points!
  3. @jimlin It's definitely a concern, but I know from my past tank that if I plan to do them manually I won't do them regularly. That's why I'm trying to make sure I have my bases covered for safety and system redundancy.
  4. I have a Reef Savvy cube I previously had up for several years (5/6) (originally from another WAMAS member). Unfortunately, in the process of a move I lost just about everything and decided to shut it down. I now have some time to restart it. I'm trying to make a few adjustments this time to make my life easier. Primarily more automation by implementing an auto-water change system with the Neptune DOS and possibly a auto-filling ATO reservoir. Combining that with relatively low demand corals/fish I'm hoping to keep the maintenance schedule very easy. Just mixing up saltwater occasionally, feeding, and very intermittent testing (maybe a trident in the future?). I've had the saltwater, dry rock, and sand in the tank for about 6 months now. I had cycled it originally but just restarted the cycle since it had sat fallow for so long since the first one. My gear: 60g Reef Savvy cube 20g sump New Neptune Apex (replacing old one) Neptune DOS Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Skimmer Kessil 360we w/ Aquatic Life fixture with 4 ATI blue plus T5s Kessil H80 Sump light Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 return pump BRS 5-Stage RODI 75GPD Trigger ATO 10g reservoir 2x Ehiem heaters (150w?) Avast Marine ATO Homemade stand Reef Saver Dry Rock I have a few near term goals: - Get a fish in there! Don't want to wait several more months and have to cycle again - Decide if I'm going to replace the flooring below my tank and in the closet where I plan to store my water. I'm in the basement but its carpeted so a spill can still be a pain. - Compile a shopping list of everything I need to get the remote auto water change and top off set up (its about 20ft away from the tank) - Set up plumbing and wiring for ATO and water change system in a closet Here's the shopping list I've compiled so far: - some LVP flooring (if I'm going to replace it) (do people put a lip or anything on these types of set up to keep spilled water in?) - lots of color-coded RO tubing (already got a 30ft aquabus cable with the new apex) - valves for ATO water in and water change water out (what is best here? Planning to use bathroom sink hookups) - optical water level sensors for Apex (thinking RO top off to drive a solenoid and another to monitor sump overflow) - neptune FMM and leak detector - solenoid(s) for handling ATO? - replacement media and RO membrane for RODI system (they're old) I'm adding a few photos of the tank, the closet where I plan to store water,RODI, etc. and the bathroom where I plan to hookup the drain and RODI input (open door on far left in 3rd photo). Also my work-in-progress sketch of how I'd like to set up the remote water change. I'm planning to cut a hole to run the tubing/aquabus cable across the top of the bar behind all the bottles and behind the refrigerator to the closet next to the refrigerator. Any helps/tips/advice as I restart this journey are appreciated!
  5. Thanks! I’ll start dosing Alk and measure calcium for a week or so just to see if it changes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. I have a 60g cube that's lightly stocked. I'd like to start dosing though just to get my Alk solid. I'm trying to determine how much Alk/Ca to add per day so I've been measuring my Alk for the past week. It seems like it drops a little over 1dkh per day. Day 1 was right after a water change: 1) 8.1 2) 8 3) 7.8 4) 7.7 5) no measurement 6) 7.4 Based on these results and the BRS calculator I should be adding approx. .1 or .2 fl oz per day to keep it steady. Can I also assume how much Calcium I should be adding per day based on this Alk usage or should I measure that for a few days and determine dosage based on that? Thanks! Phil
  7. Yep, that sounds exactly like what I was doing except I was using a screwdriver instead of a chopstick. I'll do a little research as you suggested. Thanks.
  8. I got my replacement impeller today and it definitely rotates more freely. However, upon starting the pump it doesn't immediately spin. I have to jump start it with a little nudge (I tested this with the impeller cover off. I was able to get it running using this method and basically putting the cover back on while it was running, and now my skimmer is back up and bubbling. The issue is, I'm not confident I can turn it off again and restart it without having to go through the process again. Also not sure why the old impeller was so swollen.
  9. All the bushings are in place. I ordered a replacement impeller last night. I was reading that sometimes the magnet can swell and it doesn't spin as freely inside the housing anymore so hopefully thats it. Thanks for the advice about replacement pumps, hopefully it doesn't come to that especially after buying a new impeller.
  10. I have an Aquamaxx ConeS CO 1 which has a SHARK 1.5 pump. I did a water change 2 days ago and turned everything back on. I didn't notice until yesterday that the skimmer never turned back on. After confirming it had power, I took the pump out, cleaned it, and it still won't turn on. While out of the water, turning it on, I can hear it hum and sometimes it starts to spin (maybe does a quarter or half rotation before it sticks again) but then stops. It wasn't very dirty but was pretty hot to the touch when I took it out to clean it. It does offer some resistance while turning the impeller myself and I can't remember if thats normal or not. Is it toast or is there something else I can try to fix it? Replacement pump is $140 and Marine Depot doesn't even have them in stock right now Is there a better pump perhaps? Thanks!
  11. That's it. Just want to secure it. Haven't tested with water. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. I have a used zeovit reactor I'd like to repair. Is this the best product to do so? https://www.amazon.com/Weld-Acrylic-Plastic-Cement-Pieces/dp/B0149ISO60/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1479922610&sr=8-18-spons&keywords=plastic+glue&psc=1&smid=A1QO0V8LDU7BFX
  13. I did a water change 3 days ago. I tested again today and alk is 6.3, ca is 340. Everything looks about the same. I guess its unrealistic to expect things to color back up quickly. The only other change is my duncans are closed up today. Im not sure if I should plan for another water change shortly or let them adjust to parameter change for a week or two first. Previously alk was 5.5-5.8. Any thoughts?
  14. Yeah, I just tested and alk and calc were both real low. Alk was about 5.5-5.8. I don't dose and hadn't tested in quite awhile. Everything was growing well and water changes seemed to be keeping up with demand. I guess its time to either bump up the water change schedule or start dosing! I'm gonna try to do a water change tomorrow night and hopefully that brings levels back up to normal. Any chance these guys will turn it around if levels come back up to normal? Should I try to do something more aggressive like baking soda or find some kalkwasser? Thanks for all the quick responses!
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