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Old 06-02-2008, 05:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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After A bad experience with a LFS, after a six year absence I have Decided to return to the hobby. I have recently purched a RSM After talking to Marine Depot and weighing all the options. Since it has been a little while since my last tank Is there any tips and trick that anybody would love share. Thanks


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Old 06-02-2008, 09:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome back to the wonderful world of Reefing
And as for the tip you were requesting... all i can say is patience patience patience.


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Old 06-03-2008, 12:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Welcome to 3Reef>>>>> RSM are sweet looking tanks.....
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I recommend a refractometer over a hydrometer
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Yeah thanks for the tips, I am using IO crystals, And RO water from my LFS. I have been thinking about a refractometer since my thermometer was off by 1.5 degrees. Which one do you all prefer to use. I also added 10 more pounds of live rock this morning.
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Yeah thanks for the tips, I am using IO crystals, And RO water from my LFS. I have been thinking about a refractometer since my thermometer was off by 1.5 degrees. Which one do you all prefer to use. I also added 10 more pounds of live rock this morning.
I just ordered this one

Premium Blue Refractometer - RHS-10ATC: Premium Aquatics

It's cheap and it comes with a case.


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Welcome home to great pastime...

DFS sells a great refractometer which is kind I have been using for number of years...

Portable Refractometer

* Precision refractometer measures salinity & specific gravity
* Easiest and most accurate way to maintain ideal salt levels
* Professional testing device at an affordable price

Save 25% or more Test concentration of salt in several aquariums with this portable, economical, and lightweight refractometer. Featuring the same accuracy as more expensive models, this optical device provides a direct reading of specific gravity and salinity in water. Requires no batteries and automatically compensates for temperature.

Portable Refractometer
CD-14035 0-100 ppt salinity and
1.000-1.070 specific gravity $59.99 $44.99

Always check for DFS coupon codes before ordering...they frequently have good ones for fish stuff...


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