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I used a Euro before and now using a H & S. There are a few distinct difference. Firstly, the ER skimmer behaviour is constant not like H & S - sometimes goes crazy like doing top up of fresh water.. as the salinity deviate slightly... the skimming suddenly becomes haywire .... but this didn't happen on ER ..- not sure whether others experience it. Secondly, the H & S is more trouble-some - got to tune correctly otherwise you skim only tea color but this is a plus point in a sense that ER cannot be tune so easily so if you are not getting enough skimmate then you have to do some kind of extension to the raiser tubing so that you get more skimmate. Thirdly, H & S more maintenance free becasue ER need to clear the salts in the venturi tube maybe like once in a week otherwise the performance drop whereas H & S do not have this problem. Last by not least, I find the quality coming out from a ER much more thicker compared to a H & S - though I get dark skimmate but the skimmate from a ER is like a beckett - really thick and dry. My view might be subjective as I use a ES6-1 model ((400 lit )and now a H & S (850lit model) This are some of my personal encounter - it is always good to listen to others' xperience as this is an expensive hobby. My 2 cents

Rav-65 pm you. Basically the whole thing control by float switch just like your normal tubby using relay swtiches ... but instead of turning on a pump it turn on the solenoid which activate the onset of the water into the RO unit - the clean water pushes out to the tank and the waste water to my washing machine. The failsafe is of course to have 2 float switch instead one goes out you still have one more and the solenoid is a "normally turn off kind" so unless there is a current otherwise it will be turn off otherwise.. if you are kiasu you can incorporate more device like the salinity .... but this is beyond me ..

This is the main Solenoid - introduced to me by Hon.

This is the RO unit.

I am looking forward to change the Temp controller for this chiller - any idea where I could get a replacement - dont mind any other brand ? Can the all popular - FOX Controller S1004 be used - I notice the teco temp controller have a max current of 8 A. Any idea anybody ? I think I post in the wrong section ... can the moderator help to move it to marine equipment.

But occasional pecking will cause your sps to close up during the day - this is my experience with my angel.

I didn't take any photo yet .... becasue everything very messy in my place as i m still planning for a new tank - contractor backout after hearing so many barang barang i will try to take some decent pics tonight or tomorrow night if possible.

Weileong is right ... The equipment comes with a TDS meter - so just measure the output ... it should read 0 otherwise it need to change the cartridge. Anyway I bought 3 years supply and the cost is relatively cheap.

My most value-added equipment is my Aquasafe RO-DI unit. I had it connected directly to my tank control by a solenoid directly to the house water piping via a 2 x float switch. I don't carry water around topping up my tank. Previously I was like doing that for like everyweek which i find it draining to do all this chores. The waste water goes to my washing machine - so i dont waste any. My wife uses the washing machine more than I topup my tank.

I am beginning to hate coraline aglae --- don't understand why you guys are going head over heed. Even my skimmer body is covered with coralline without direct lighting but with normal daylight as my sump is in my balcony area (shaded of course). You will come to this stage when you will how to stop it from growing The best is to cover all the rocks with coral.. so that you are spending every inch of your ligthing on your coral but not coralline aglae. no offense just my perception.

Nice flash But your tank pics too small leh ... bigger would be more impressive.

What do you intend to keep ? The reason I am asking is if it is a all fish with live rock tank - you can actually scape it higher - it should looks much better.

PM You.

Gorgeous view ! Your sps might not be getting enough lighting maybe you would like to place it higher up on the rock work.

Upz

Do it out of water.

Looks like DB reached the NIRVANA stage ... Smaller tank not forgiving but bigger tank lagi not forgiving when bad thing happens The most change all the water ....but a big tank ....all you can do is pray ...

I encountered one of my colony STN at the base - due to too strong current flow after which I moved it to another spot and I observed the STN progress. It didnt get any better ... i have to use the super glue and now it is doing fine. I think it should be due to your low dKH. 1) Up your dKH and observed any sign of recovery. 2) If after 2 to 3 days still no improvement - use the superglue methods.. it will get worse if you dont do anything. My 2 cents.

If you have only LPS it is ok - it doesn't even disturb my clam and other soft coral. But if you have sps - it nibs on the polyp once in a while so not advisable.

Have a LemonPeel angel for sale - Price is 40. Here is the link to the picture of the fish. Mime have a obvious blue lining on the fins not so clear in the picture. http://www.jlaquatics.com/images/gallery/f...rge/landyl3.jpg

That's interesting ......Maybe try your luck to catch them ... Use a torch light to shine during the night when they hatch -provided your tunze dont blow them all over man ...usu they will follow the night ... that's what i did to the fry of my cleaner ...then i scoop them up. Yah ..somemore imagine 1 pair maybe sell for 30 bucks X 100 - ...

Maybe that's why this guy ask for pomfret ... if get too big ...no problem .... end up on the dinner table ....

This is somthing new to me. All along I thought I read somewhere that they are supplying NTUC with a ton of fish every year ....so fast up lorry ...

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they are white worms - not copepod. Copepod looks more like a small insects.