milwaukee regulator with ph controller question

[timwag2001]

so is the ph probe completely or partially submergable? how is it attached in your tank, suction cups?

[Ruadh]

Completely submersible and, yes, held on with suction cups.
If you're buying a used one, be prepared to buy a new probe. They do wear out after a couple of years and give the wrong pH reading.

[timwag2001]

awesome! thanks!
Got mine brand new from ebay. regulator and ph controller for something like $190

[Ruadh]

Good for you.
Now the fun comes. Soon you'll want a co2 set up, then you'll want lights, then you'll want more plants, then you'll want more tanks......

Are you sure you want a pH controller?

[mgamer20o0]

ph controllers are nice but really not needed. good luck.

[timwag2001]

i bought the regulator and ph controller for $180. i had my co2 tank filled at the paintball store. i have 2.5 watts per gallon. i have a tank full of plants. all i need now is to get rid of my emperor 400 and get a new filter

[Da Squid]

Tim, did your yellow electrode come crusted over with that salt solution? I'm not sure what chemical they use and I'm hoping I can just rinse this thing out with tap water and be fine. Then use those buffer packets they give out to callibrate right?

[timwag2001]

yeah it had the salty stuff on it.

try to find the instructions online somewhere. i cant remember what the deal is but i dont think you're supposed to use the slope.

[Da Squid]

I have the directions. They are just a little too vague for me. Or maybe I'm just nervous and want more details. haha. They say to calibrate the SLOPE to 4 on the instructions that came with it. Unless there are special aquarium guidelines that are different.

[timwag2001]

i think there is something about it. do some research for the directions before you set it up