fluval Chi to 10 gal upgrade

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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
 
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.
 
Sniperhank said:
What you need is a refractometer so you don't have to guess ever again.

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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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:
 
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. :)
 
scottayy said:
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.
:)

^^If I read the post like that, then you have to send me one.... ;)
 
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.

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Front

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Right side

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Left side
 
scottayy said:
YAYYY!

That tank is quite tall. How tall is it?

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.
 
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.
 
scottayy said:
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.

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.
 
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.
 
scottayy said:
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.

How do I keep it on the tank? Won't it slide around? And yes- kitty is learning. I squirted her with water.
 
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