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    Getting Out Post on Craigslist!!!

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    I hope this is acceptable by forum rules.  I am getting out and just really need this lot of stuff gone.  I had a really hard time getting things posted picture wise through the forum and the pinned post about how to do it is out dated I think so here is a link to the craigslist post.  Any how, if you all will allow me to do it this way just this once, I would appreciate it.  It has been a great ride but all good things must come to an end.  I know that these items will come in handy for someone.  Thanks again for all the good advice, live stock, and equipment over the years.  Time to move on to something new.

     

    http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/5962689383.html

    Clownfish is hosting GBTA!!!!

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    Hello WAMAS,

     

    I inherited a tank about a month ago from a friend.  This 24 gallon Nano-Cube came with a candy cane pistol shrimp and a paired ( not yet mated) set of clowns.  The female is a Misbar True Perc and the male is a False Perc.  On Monday, my man Vince at Quantum hooked me up with a gorgeous GBTA.  Last night I had the extreme pleasure of witnessing the pair discover their nem.  The female is loving this thing.  The male is still showing great trepidation about hosting but she is convincing him otherwise.  I was up till 2am gawking as things unfolded.  I LOVE THIS HOBBY!!!  Just thought I would share.  Thanks Quantum Reefs for the light, the nem, and all the help and support!

     

    Aquatic Life RO Buddie...SWEET!

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    Hey Reeling Reefer,

     

    I am not 100% sure if there is a standard answer to this question.  In my experience with RODI units, the best way to tell if you need to change something is to test the output water for TDS.  The DI resin changes color as it ages so that is a no brainer.  As for the sediment filter and the carbon filter maybe someone with a bit more experience can chime in.  I have always had units that produce gpd amounts that greatly exceed my needs.  I test for tds every six months and based on my use and what the unit is rated for change as needed.  I hope that helps but I don't think I told you anything that you were not already aware of.  Lets see if someone smarter than myself (just about anyone... :laugh:) will chime in.

     

    Thanks for reading and asking a great question.

    Aquatic Life RO Buddie...SWEET!

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    Thanks for the input Seanoli,

     

    I agree, water production is slow.  I almost went with the 100gpd with hopes that it would make water faster.  Instead I started reviewing the booster pump and I think I am going to go that route.  Aquatic Life claims that the booster pump will flush the RO membrane before each use and that it increases clean water output drastically while also drastically reducing waste water output.  So I am going to get one next week and see if the claims are true.  Thanks for reading.

    Aquatic Life RO Buddie...SWEET!

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    Hey Starfish,

     

    Thanks for posting.  Tell me, do you use the booster pump by Aquatic Life?  Also, what has been your experience with replacing media?  My only reservation was that some of the reviews claimed that the refills were hard to come by and very expensive.  Thanks for reading.

    Aquatic Life RO Buddie...SWEET!

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    Thanks for reading.  I had never heard of this unit and found it by accident on Amazon.  After watching a few videos from the Aquatic Life Website, I decided to take the plunge.  How long have you had yours?  Do you also use the "Smart buddie" Booster Pump?  I am going to order one next week but I wanted to check out the RODI unit first.

    Aquatic Life RO Buddie...SWEET!

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    Got up this morning and I am happy to say that the only water I found was in the bucket and the washing machine.  This little "RO Buddie" is great.  My tap water is coming out a beautiful 0ppm.  I would recommend this to anyone looking for a RO unit.  They also make a 100 gpd model.  The shipping was incredible.  I got it in the day after I ordered it.  The packing was also impressive.  The box had an insert that had the units box shrink wrapped to it.  There was no way it was going to move around during shipping.  I give this 3 snaps in a "Z" formation...lol

     

    Thanks for reading

    Getting out for now.

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    We are moving and this entire configuration is on the curb waiting for a new home. It's free. Don't let the trash man get it. The address is :

     

    12842 Bison Court, Woodbridge, Va, 22192

     

    Come get it...

     

    Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk

    Genesis Renew Auto Water Change System

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    Google aquarium photography and spend an hour reading.  With a little learning and practice, even a 10 year old, $100 digital camera is capable of producing a reasonably good aquarium photo.  It is time well spent, I assure you.  Find a tripod or just use a cardboard box, anything other than holding the camera by hand.  

    Wow, there is a lot of information out there on taking pictures of your fish tank...this could take a while, lol.

    Genesis Renew Auto Water Change System

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    Ammonia (and nitrite) are toxic to livestock. I wasn't suggesting you had a problem. I was just saying that if you really did have ammonia, you would probably see a decline in your livestock's health soon. I have no doubt that unless you had some drastic die off recently, that you have 0 ammonia since I assume your tank has done the nitrogen cycle already. But if you really did have ammonia, I'd be worried about "why" because the fix is obvious, like you said.

    Got ya.  It was around midnight and I was three bourbons in when I read the test... :idea:  I should have listed that result as being 0-0.25ppm.  I think it is gonna be alright however.  Thanks again.

    Genesis Renew Auto Water Change System

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    · Edited by Oprah Wrangler

    Rather than post test kit results, why not post a picture of the exact same portion/angle of your tank on every update? Particularly one of an area that's not looking so hot that you are hoping will improve with increased water changes. After all, the reason you are using this is to improve the health and ultimately the appearance of your tank, not what a few low accuracy & precision test kits say.

     

    Even if it doesn't look too hot now, the improvement will be a great testament to the usefulness of the product, and I'm sure they'd love that feedback.

     

    Welcome to the world of continuous water change! It's quite nice, and you'll never go back to buckets again :)

    I tried getting pictures of the DT last night but our camera sucks and the quality of the image is such that you cant really see all the algae.  I will keep trying.  I have a lot of algae growth including cyano.  I need to add more of a clean up crew but my concerns about water quality have kept me from this as I do not want to add things to a less than stable environment.  I am really looking forward to not hauling water and buckets, my back thanks me most of all.

    Genesis Renew Auto Water Change System

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    Unfortunately, I was not on a schedule I would do them when I could.  The last one was done the third week of January and it was 20 gallons.  The tank only has 1 clown, 2 Talbot damsels, 1 bubble tip, 1 unknown sps frag, and GSP.  I also have assorted Macro growing in my refugium and a Waveline skimmer rated for up to 158 gallons in my sump.

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