Frank Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 So I built the new stand to tight DOH!.. When I close up all the side I see the PH drop (flame)and once I open one of the sides it raises(clap). Wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem if so how did you fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 [language filter], if it's not one thing it's another with your new setup. Wish I had an answer for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 What about moving your skimmer air intake outside the skin. Take some small notches out of the bottoms of the skin. Take a router and cut some grills in the skin. On another note I need to get your piece of steel to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Use and exhaust fan to exchange air. Prevents mold and excess humidity too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 What about moving your skimmer air intake outside the skin. Take some small notches out of the bottoms of the skin. Take a router and cut some grills in the skin. On another note I need to get your piece of steel to you. Dont really want holes in the skin. Not sure on the skimmer it has a silenter on it so now sure how that would work. Yea need to get the metal and did you find a router blade for the doors. Use and exhaust fan to exchange air. Prevents mold and excess humidity too Dont really have a problem with humidity dont want more holes than needed but thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 What about puttin a hole in the top of the canopy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 i would router in some vent holes on top of canopy like Beth said. Using the router you can make small slits, so its not a big hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I only had one router blade for roundover(3/4 roundover). Home depot has a good selection if you wanna look at them. Shoot me an email or text when you are gonna be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
souperman Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 On my SWC I ran a tube from the silencer at the intake to a hole in my floor at the baseboard. It pulls fresh air in from the crawlspace under the house and keeps the pH very stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 You should try out a Co2 scrubber, you can make one pretty easy with any container but you will need to get soda lime to put in it. They basically hook up to your air intake on your skimmer and remove the Co2 from your tank. I use one on my tank and I saw the pH go up by around .30. You can buy soda lime online but shipping adds up, I bought a 5 gallon bucket from Airgas it was expensive up front but will last a lot longer and will be cheaper in the long run. You can also get it from dive shops as its used in re-breathers. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 You should try out a Co2 scrubber, you can make one pretty easy with any container but you will need to get soda lime to put in it. They basically hook up to your air intake on your skimmer and remove the Co2 from your tank. I use one on my tank and I saw the pH go up by around .30. You can buy soda lime online but shipping adds up, I bought a 5 gallon bucket from Airgas it was expensive up front but will last a lot longer and will be cheaper in the long run. You can also get it from dive shops as its used in re-breathers. Rich Thanks.... Will have to see if I can find some ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 You should try out a Co2 scrubber, you can make one pretty easy with any container but you will need to get soda lime to put in it. They basically hook up to your air intake on your skimmer and remove the Co2 from your tank. I use one on my tank and I saw the pH go up by around .30. You can buy soda lime online but shipping adds up, I bought a 5 gallon bucket from Airgas it was expensive up front but will last a lot longer and will be cheaper in the long run. You can also get it from dive shops as its used in re-breathers. Rich Thats some good info Rich, I will need to check it out also http://www.airgas.com/browse/productDetail.aspx?Category=450&product=MOP120020-00 I have been using this stuff after another member here mentioned it-I found it raises my PH by about .25-.3 but is not all that cheap. http://thefilterguys.biz/skimmer_media.htm Its got to be the same stuff since the media from the Filter Guys also says it will change to a violet/purple as it is exausted the things you learn here (clap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Another way to go for soda lime is from http://www.wayfair.com/Molecular-Products-Gallon-Pail-Sodalime-120020-00-AMW1000.html?refid=ER&mmid=59905639&csnid=F7860E61-3B15-4405-975B-ECDDAA05BA76#specs the price is around the same and according to their site its free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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