16G BowFront --> 29G Reef Tank Build

[Mrc8858]

Yes they can be out of the water for 15-20 minutes actually although there can be exceptions. They will coat themselves in a slime but if you feel like they are drying out just splash some water on them to save yourself a few more minutes

[DanS180]

Originally Posted by Mrc8858

Yes they can be out of the water for 15-20 minutes actually although there can be exceptions. They will coat themselves in a slime but if you feel like they are drying out just splash some water on them to save yourself a few more minutes

Okay cool just wanted to make sure, and its normal for corals to close up when doing water changes right? Bc 3 of the 4 retract/close when I do my PWC

[Mrc8858]

Some retraction is normal just make sure your trying to match everything as close as possible

[DanS180]

Originally Posted by Mrc8858

Some retraction is normal just make sure your trying to match everything as close as possible

Yeah I'm trying to, almost every zao closes up when I do a WC, so I figured id ask

[Mrc8858]

Polyps will open and close a lot compared to most corals. Even the slightest touch or stray flow can make them close up

[DanS180]

Yeah that's what it appeared like to me too haha okay well other than that, the other ones are ok, my frogspawn retracted a lil but that's bc I spilled some water directly on it by accident :/ everyone's okay now tho

[DanS180]

Ok retested again today
Ammo 0ppm
Nitrites 0ppm
Nitrates 40ppm

So a lil improvement, much better than the other day definitely.. think I should do one more big water change??

[Bearchumjs]

Originally Posted by DanS180

Ok retested again today
Ammo 0ppm
Nitrites 0ppm
Nitrates 40ppm

So a lil improvement, much better than the other day definitely.. think I should do one more big water change??

Yep. Get the nitrates down. That's what I'd do.

[Mrc8858]

That's exactly where it should be after a 50% changes so just do a couple more and your back on track

[Mrc8858]

Told you the dead rock wouldn't be so bad just a few water changes and your good to go again with a huge saving on money lol

[CorallineAlgae]

Originally Posted by Mrc8858

That's exactly where it should be after a 50% changes so just do a couple more and your back on track

Excellent advice. Another two big water changes should get you back on track. After those things should get back to your normal routine. ^_^

[DanS180]

Thanks guys I'll have to pick up more water tomorrow and do another big change everyone seems happy tho so that's a good

[DanS180]

Has anyone ever used the BRS 3 stage space saver RO system?? Sounds like it'd be perfect for me but a lot of ppl say to get atleast a 4 stage system, thoughts??

Oh and its not a DI system, just strictly RO.. is that okay??

[CorallineAlgae]

Originally Posted by DanS180

Has anyone ever used the BRS 3 stage space saver RO system?? Sounds like it'd be perfect for me but a lot of ppl say to get atleast a 4 stage system, thoughts??

Oh and its not a DI system, just strictly RO.. is that okay??

The 4-stage 75GPD really is better.

You don't have to use a DI filter, especially with the 75GPD RO unit. It's usually recommended and no one will say that it isn't better to have a RODI, but... you're definitely better off with your own RO system than using LFS water. I've always used regular RO in all of my reefs with great results.

[DanS180]

Originally Posted by CorallineAlgae

The 4-stage 75GPD really is better.

You don't have to use a DI filter, especially with the 75GPD RO unit. It's usually recommended and no one will say that it isn't better to have a RODI, but... you're definitely better off with your own RO system than using LFS water. I've always used regular RO in all of my reefs with great results.

So I would be okay with the 3 stage?? Or do u think I should seriously consider a 4 stage??

[DanS180]

Okay so after watching YouTube videos and whatnot, I think I'm def goin to get an RO system, (not knowing anything about how they work or how they were installed beforehand) so it seems simple enough, use it when I have to on my sink instead of making a permanent connection, now just gotta save up

[CorallineAlgae]

Originally Posted by DanS180

So I would be okay with the 3 stage?? Or do u think I should seriously consider a 4 stage??

The 4-stage is the way to go. Even if you decide not to use the DI filter later on. It has full sized filter housings that can make a lot more water before replacing the pre-filters. Not that the 3-stage won't work.

[DanS180]

Originally Posted by CorallineAlgae

The 4-stage is the way to go. Even if you decide not to use the DI filter later on. It has full sized filter housings that can make a lot more water before replacing the pre-filters. Not that the 3-stage won't work.

Oh okay I got ya, ok so time to save up for a 4 stage.. I think the cheapest I saw was like $170 on BRS

[Nu-Nu the eel]

I got a great RO unit for 60 bucks on ebay. Works like a charm

[DanS180]

Originally Posted by Nu-Nu the eel

I got a great RO unit for 60 bucks on ebay. Works like a charm

Yeah? See my only problem there is I don't know what brands are good.. alls ive ever heard was BRS, so that's what I was gonna go with

Which brands would be best? N is yours a 4 stage?