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[emoji44] I don't think that is called creep anymore. You got a full on saltwater wedgie! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought that was what duck tape was for..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok, I'll just leave it as is and leak test. If I had known better, I would have used the right stuff, but it's a PIA to replace since I have a gazillion of other fittings glued on downstream already. Just hope for no leaks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

On a closed loop I'm plumbing, a couple of the bulkheads I used were ABS slip type. I just glued PVC directly into them with standard clear PVC cement using primer beforehand. It seemed to set up just fine but haven't leak tested yet. Should I be worried about these leaking? Didn't even think about them being different materials and maybe needing a special solvent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'll take it! Thanks for offering it up and thanks to Chris for following up with me saying it was ok for you to be loaning out his stuff! I'll get it back to him when I'm done. I'll try and grab it this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'll be doing a tank transfer hopefully over the holidays and need something to house fish and corals for a few days. Hoping for something 100-150 gallons. I live in N Portland. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's my daughters second bday tomorrow so got my hands full. I'd like to see your shop! Also need some more of those micron floss socks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any 3 story fire breathing monsters in the ad? Between that natural light and all of the high octane gas fumes, you'll be lovin it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh, and sexy plumbing by the way. You must leave the doors open and admire it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I like that quick connect attached to the braided vinyl in the second pic. Where did you score that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anyone order from them? I ordered a bunch on schedule 80 union ball valves a couple of years back and they still work great with constant use. The only one that started to stick a bit was the one hooked up to a reactor that stays barely opened and got calcified. But took almost 2 years before needing a cleaning. The ones used routinely for on off switching have no issues at all. I'm sure the cepex ones are great but can't spend $25 a pop. For comparison, a 1" one from PVC online is $15. I used these on my manifold. I'm currently plumbing a closed loop and didn't want these bulky ones, so tried their "compact deluxe" ball valves and they turn really well and only $5 for a 1". That's less expensive than the low bin ones at Lowe's. I did splurge on a 1" Spears gate valve for a bean overflow. They had these for $30. The shipping can get you so you have to order quite a few things to make it worth it. They also have a ton of obscure PVC parts. I wish I would have added in a check valve for my return line in my order but didn't think about it. Cheers, Trevor Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What T5 combo do you run with this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tank is looking great! I bet those corals will enjoy that influx of fish poop. How did you keep nutrient levels up while they were in QT? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You'd have to buy Novus by the 50 gallon drum to get that thing clear! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update here: got a new pH probe in yesterday and things are back in check. Just got another neptune probe.....figured if it lasted 4 years, might as well try another one. Picked up a new temp probe while I was at it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just love watching algae melt away! The H2O2 eventually turns the coralline white, but it comes right back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep, definitely bryopsis. I've had issues with it until the magical fluconozole treatment was discovered. But.....I have it return after treating with fluconozole but not for months. BRS sales it now and is much cheaper. I run the treatment for a long time and follow all the rules laid out in the R2R thread, but comes back anyway. I would definitely try the H2O2 treatment mentioned above first if it's only on that frag. I dip in 1:4 H2O2 to tank water. Use the 3% peroxide that you get over the counter. I dip for 4 minutes and rinse in fresh salt water. This usually takes care of it. Haven't killed anything yet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Cool, thanks man! I'm sure I could pick up some other things too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh gotcha. Just small, frequent changes. I'll check it out, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You use that Apex dosing pump for the water changes? How does that work, does it feed fresh saltwater as it empties the tank? Do you have to change more than you normally would since the freshwater is getting diluted with tank water as it's running? Yea, I would love to kiss buckets goodbye! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks! I'll try those ideas. Part of me is leaning towards running a few permanent pex lines between the water station and tank. One for fresh saltwater, one for top off, and another hooked to my manifold for emptying tank water. Sure would eliminate dragging buckets around. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I need about 30' of 1/2" ID tubing to run from my water change station to my tank. The standard vinyl tubing is kinda stiff and wanted something like what the python water change tubes are made out of. It's really supple and rolls up nice without any memory. I don't think it's silicone. The silicone tubing is nice but super $. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yea, all corals are happy as ever, so ordering a probe soon. I definitely see some lowering with a bunch of people in the house raising the CO2, but never that far. Thanks though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmm, I didn't know about this. Good to know. It's not exactly cool in my house these days, so solution was probably 74 and tank water 78. I'll float the solution for a bit when I calibrate my new probe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk