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Ha!! That is awesome

If you end up with some frags, I can think of at least 1 good home for a frag

It looks like its grown into a pretty cool specimen tank.

Originally Posted by yankieman

Great Video we were there and you got the backs of our head in the Reef to Reef raffle shot LOL , Had a great time , tickets purchased for next year already to go, this was our 5th consecutive MACNA,, look forward to seeing your booth and our 6th year,,,,,,,

Glad you were there! See you next year.

Great Video we were there and you got the backs of our head in the Reef to Reef raffle shot LOL , Had a great time , tickets purchased for next year already to go, this was our 5th consecutive MACNA,, look forward to seeing your booth and our 6th year,,,,,,,

Magnesium tested today at 1300ppm. So a gallon wasn't enough - I need another one. hehe
Alkalinity is at 14 dKH.

Originally Posted by brotherd

Just remembered to ask you if you got the qd's set up for the mp60's yet? I'm thinking of them but the Canadian $ sucks at the moment so...

I installed one of two QD drivers on the MP60s.

Originally Posted by brotherd

A gallon of mag! Wow! That's something I haven't tested for in a long time. How much did that raise the level?I guess it sounds like a lot to me but I remind myself that your system is huge so it probably isn't that much?

It was at 1200ppm. I need to test today and see where it is, but I like it closer to 1400ppm.

Just remembered to ask you if you got the qd's set up for the mp60's yet? I'm thinking of them but the Canadian $ sucks at the moment so...

A gallon of mag! Wow! That's something I haven't tested for in a long time. How much did that raise the level?I guess it sounds like a lot to me but I remind myself that your system is huge so it probably isn't that much?

I tested last night, and the reef is at 15 dKH. I dosed 1-gallon of Magnesium into the reef yesterday over a 6-hour period because it was low. Calcium measured 450ppm.

It wasn't more gas that raised it. I think it was simply the amount of media I added after I cleaned it out. It was apparently super potent, and I didn't test it weekly like I should have. I never have, but I think I will in the future.

Marc how is your alk level now?I'm using the same reactor but in the original configuration with a feed pump in the sump. I think I agree with evoXmr regarding the increased effluent output.I wonder how much more co2 was used during that period to raise the alk that high?

I will check this out at MACNA. It looks great.

Thanks guys.

Sucks that I was out of the country and had to miss this event!!!

Great that you have such a thriving and enthusiastic community!

That's an interesting thought. I watch the output, mostly. I think in full bag of new media (4 kg I think) was way more potent than 2" of old mush. Today the tank measured 15 dKH and I've resumed the calcium reactor to stabilize it for a few days at this level to avoid letting it drop down more... I want to bring it down gradually so the corals don't take a hit. Hopefully.

I noticed that mine changed recently and it was due to changing up the flow to my various reactors. It caused the pressure going to the calcium reactor to change, which was enough to change the output even though the output valve of the reactor stayed the same. Maybe that new pump you installed a while back changed your flow? Just a thought... Everything looks amazing! I am so glad you posted that new video with just your tank on display. I used a few times while on vacation to show people what I want mine to look like someday!

Originally Posted by brotherd

Sorry Marc, I meant to ask, what setting do you have the mp60's at? And do you use sleep and feed modes.

I used Reeflink to set up a multi-flow pattern around the clock. But with the upgrade to QD drivers that I'm doing this weekend, I'll have to re-detect all Vortechs and get new programming inserted.

They are never off. I turn off the return pump for feeding, but the Vortechs move the food around the tank nicely.

Sorry Marc, I meant to ask, what setting do you have the mp60's at? And do you use sleep and feed modes.