Recent content by timl

Work is giving away their tank, including their 55g RO/DI system. So I am losing my access to free RO/DI water. :( I am looking for suggestions on systems to buy. I have a 120g reef tank. I do not have a garage or room for a large system. My plan is to drain the system manually into 5g buckets...

I have a Gyre (not sure of the model) circulation pump. Double tap a button and it will turn off for 10 minutes. I have a CPR Continuous Siphon Overflow and a MarineLand Maxi-Jet Submersible Utility Pump. I'd like to be able to do the same thing. Push a button and have these two turn off for 10...

I would like to wire my overflow and return pumps so all I have to do is press a button and they will shut off for 10-15 minutes then turn back on. My water flow pump has this feature. All I can find is timer outlets for lights, sprinklers, etc. Any ideas on where I could find something to do this?

I have a water flow problem. I have an overflow pump draining water into the sump tank and a return pump in the sump. Everything flows beautifully unless the power flashes, and I am talking just flashes. It is enough to create a problem. The water reverse flows in the return pump and overflows...

Thanks. I think my tank is getting closer. The ammonia is still high but stuff is growing on the rocks. Hopefully, it will start changing to nitrite.

Is this, Osmolator 3155 Auto Top Off - Tunze, needed? How much of a headache-relief device is it?

Sorry, I should have clarified. Are those UV sterilizers? I could use recommendations for RO/di filter system too. I don't have a garage or room for storage tanks. I was looking at some that process 50gpd have around a 5gal storage tank. Once filtered, what is the shelf life of the water?

Is there one you recommend?

Is this an alternative to all of that? https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YD7MU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A2HWQI0AX45OCD&psc=1

I am setting up my 120gal tank as a reef tank. I have a few things from when it was a freshwater tank. I found a few things I can buy off of craigslist. I assume some of these are for the base and some for the sump tank. Large full bucket saltwater coarse sand/crushed coral (kept live and wet)...

Thanks!

Aqua Ultraviolet unit Why would I use a big barrel system if I could use an Aqua Ultraviolet unit? Is there an advantage?

I was a member a long time ago but have no idea what info I used to sign up with so I started over. I have a 120gal tank that hasn't been in use since I accidentally dumped sweet tea and killed all of my Cichlids (thought the mug had water in it like usual). Is anyone a member of Reef Addicts...