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I have been getting a brown residue in my mixing bucket and i dont know what is causing it or if it is a issue.I have gotten it for years and years and just figured i would ask.I use reef crystal;a and instant ocean salt and the containter is a brute rubbermaid 42 gallon and was brand new from...

I'm looking for some opinions/experiences regarding using the bulk 2 Part and Magnesium from BRS. I've been using the Aquavitro products for a while now and I'm having great luck with them, but they are awfully pricey. I'm considering switching over to the BRS products and mixing it myself to...

PLEASE READ THE WHOLE TREAD. MORE ITEMS ARE POSTED ON THE NEXT PAGE TOO! I used to be on here a ton and learned just about everything about this hobby from all of you. Many thanks. Its been a few years since I've been active and its time to move on. I no longer have time do have fun with the...

I bought too much at the swap and dont have room for the rock anymore. $30 or trade for some SPS or Monti or Acans, pumps or smaller heaters, nice dry rock chunks, frag rack whatever just let me know what you have to trade. it is about 6" long and 3" wide with over 10 heads on the rock. there...

Just wanted to share this with everyone that's looking for food grade barrels for mixing stations. Super nice guy and link is to his craigslist ad. Charges $20 each. Plastic Barrel Barrels Drum FOOD GRADE ONLY - 55 & 30 gallon

Looking for some extra equipment to finish off on the tank. looking for: saltwater basic test kit magnet cleaner (for 60 cube) magnetic frag rack 25w heater (max size 6" for 3g pico) maxijet 1200 for mixing salt and pumping it into the tank large reef tweezers with the rubber tips maybe some...

Selling my entire Deep Blue 60G cube setup. I just moved here and my new job more than likely won't afford me enough time to take proper care of my tank. In great condition as its only been used a year since new, has a couple minor scratches that can't really be seen once filled, holds water...

I have a proflex model 2 sump / refugium I am no longer using. Less than a year old. only ran for 6 months before i switched to a new tank. This will no longer fit in my cubes stand. Great sump. makes for a quiet system. Looking to get 100$ Also open to trade for - Fish - coral -...

Howdy all, All ready for a water change... Realized my bucket mixing pump stopped at least 1.5 days ago... Just put a new pump in to circulate.. Is water still good? Salinity perfect. Thx Bigkev

Looking for info/recommendations on auto-feeders. The catch: I want to feed very fine-grained, almost power, food. It might actually be powder now that I think about it (haven't gotten it yet; on order). Also, does anyone know of an auto-feeder that feeds through a smaller opening, like a...

Hello Reefers... got a few extra equipment around that I can get rid of: Hanna Calcium & Alk Checkers, used less, comes with reagents - $35 each -SOLD BRS dosing pumps - Qty-2 - $35 each Refractometer - $15 Coralife Digital Power Center - $10 100gpd - RO/DI system - changed out the media & DI...

Just replaced all of my RO/DI filters/media last night. Took some TDS readings at various points and the readings were repeatable: - Incoming well water: 331 - Water after softener: 376 - RO/DI water: 1 Surprised to see that the water softening process appeared to add ~45 pmm. Should...

For Sale- *NEW* Bulk Reef Supply 2 Part Calcium and Alkalinity Package with Dosers. This is the total package used to maintain calcium and alkalinity. I opted for the Space Saver bottles instead of the standard mixing jugs which adds about $20 bucks to the BRS price. All items are new and in...

im looking for another way of making RO without the RO system? i was thinking about filling up a 32g with regular water and run a air stone over night. and throw a 500-1000g of active carbon... i know irriting the wate rover night can help dissapate the chlorine. any feed backs will help...

As title suggests, i am in the market for a new, easy to use ro/di system. I done some research and i think this model fits my needs. I want to use it by simply hooking it up to my wash tub in basement. I do not need a lot of output as i change about 10 gal a week and need about 5 gal for ATO...

Looking for some quality containers for RO water storage, ATO reservoir, and saltwater mixing. 30 gal food grade barrels would be perfect but they are hard to find. -Perhaps 30 gal tank or similar? Let me know if you have anything you think I might have interest in. Thanks!

I have two (2) 55ga food grade plastic barrels for sale. Can be used for RO water storage or salt mixing. $20ea. SOLD! Located at 14 and Mound area. Local pickup only. Tom

I am using the BRS 2-part dosers hooked to a reefkeeper lite. As you know, the BRS 2-part system involves mixing 1 gallon of alkalinity, 1 gallon of calcium and 1 gallon of magnesium. I dose equal parts of alkalinity and calcium each night on staggered timers to prevent precipitation. It is my...

I have a 30 gallon container I keep mixed salt water in (reef crystals) that continually gets a brown film on the sides and "scum" on the surface. I have a power head running keeping it relatively turbid but I still get this problem. Any way to keep my water and container clean other than...

I was mixing saltwater for a water change and my heater did not turn off and the water got up to 95 to 100 degrees.Is this water still good to use for a reef tank when it cools down?