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08-20-2012, 04:45 PM
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No that's about right I wouldn't change it anymore. Your going to need to check it again in a couple hours after your water has completely mixed to confirm this result. Try to get a bead on just how much water you need to add daily in order to top-off your system. For me, I know I have to add exactly 1 1/2 cups of RODI water every morning to keep my salinity at 1.026
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08-20-2012, 04:51 PM
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What you need is a refractometer so you don't have to guess ever again.
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08-20-2012, 04:52 PM
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^^right on
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08-20-2012, 04:54 PM
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Alrighty. I figured I'd need to check it again later. I drew a water level mark on my tank so I know where to top off to. Tomorrow I'll start figuring out how much I need to top off. Then I'll try and top off the same time everyday with the same amount of RODI water. And then I bet once I get lights it'll all change. Lol! That's why I'm shooting for low heat LED's.
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08-20-2012, 05:03 PM
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Yea personally I think LEDs are the way to go on nano tanks.
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08-20-2012, 05:11 PM
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What you need is a refractometer so you don't have to guess ever again.
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You got one you wanna give me for Christmas? 
It's on the list:
Live rock- check! It's in the mail!
DIY cover
CUC and fire shrimp
Reef capable lighting
Power head
Refractometer
Zoa
Frogspawn
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08-21-2012, 12:20 AM
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I'm keeping my eye on this guy-http://kpr.craigslist.org/for/3178306877.html
He was asking $50 for corals. I'm sure he'll be forced to drop the price even more.
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08-21-2012, 02:31 PM
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Water was at 1.024 after I topped off. And I forgot to measure my top off amount. Also- temp was 79. Creeping closer to 80. I turned down the heater a minuscule amount.
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08-21-2012, 10:15 PM
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Sounds good!
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08-22-2012, 02:11 AM
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My rock is in Spokane!!! That's only a 2 hr drive! So close!!!!
...I'm probably way too excited.... LOL! I can't help it! It's going to be so awesome! :happydance:
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08-22-2012, 01:33 PM
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Love getting fish stuff, lol.
IDK, I don't think I would pay attention to how much water you fill back up with. Evaporation varies a lot. I would just rely on your line and a refractometer (when you get it).
I'll buy you one and have it sent to you. Just send me your shipping address.
Just kidding. I'm not that nice.
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08-22-2012, 03:05 PM
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Love getting fish stuff, lol.
IDK, I don't think I would pay attention to how much water you fill back up with. Evaporation varies a lot. I would just rely on your line and a refractometer (when you get it).
I'll buy you one and have it sent to you. Just send me your shipping address.
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^^If I read the post like that, then you have to send me one.... 
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IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and here's a few pictures. I only like one of the views (my tank is viewable from 3 sides depending on which chair you decide to sit in). I'm going to mess with it later.
Attachment 114100
Front
Right side
Left side
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08-22-2012, 03:16 PM
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YAYYY!
That tank is quite tall. How tall is it?
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08-22-2012, 03:18 PM
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YAYYY!
That tank is quite tall. How tall is it?
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YAYYY!
That tank is quite tall. How tall is it?
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It's 12" tall and it is 10"x10" so I need to make a 10"x10" cover. My kitty just decided drinking saltwater would be fun. No wonder she's been acting crazy this morning.
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Ah, yeah. I forgot for a minute it was a 5g and was worried about light penetration. :P
Yeah, my cats get in my way all of the time when mixing and doing water changes. Well they're not my cats.. but needless to say we have 6 of them.
And a dog, and a parrot.
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08-22-2012, 03:29 PM
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Ah, yeah. I forgot for a minute it was a 5g and was worried about light penetration. :P
Yeah, my cats get in my way all of the time when mixing and doing water changes. Well they're not my cats.. but needless to say we have 6 of them.
And a dog, and a parrot.
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I think I will get some egg crate- but if I cut it to fit snuggly inside to top of the tank... What happens if the cat thinks she can sit on it!? I guess she'll figure out its not a good idea?
Main question- what do I cut it with? I have no idea.
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I would fit it to go on the top of the tank. Teach kitty it's a bad idea to go near the tank lol.
I used a pair of needle nose pliers. Just snapped it.
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08-22-2012, 03:44 PM
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I would fit it to go on the top of the tank. Teach kitty it's a bad idea to go near the tank lol.
I used a pair of needle nose pliers. Just snapped it.
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