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bullock111 · 11/09/2018, 09:37 PM

thank you I will get pieces to extend tomorrow

bullock111 · 11/10/2018, 09:33 PM

What is the best temp to shoot for for a mixed reef?

bullock111 · 11/11/2018, 10:36 AM

also were do you run your salinity? I was thinking 1.024??

hkgar · 11/11/2018, 04:11 PM

Do some research. The answers are on the forum.

sde1500 · 11/14/2018, 07:06 AM

35ppt for salinity, 1.025 or 1.026. Temp shoot for around 78

bullock111 · 11/17/2018, 08:26 PM

got a steady 1.025 but am going to do something different with heat, it fluctuates from 78.4 to 79.6. I ordered a different brand with digital control. maybe will get more stability. Going to start the cycle tomorrow so in a few weeks maybe I will have something living in it

sde1500 · 11/18/2018, 05:59 AM

That temperature fluctuation is fine.

hkgar · 11/18/2018, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullock111

got a steady 1.025 but am going to do something different with heat, it fluctuates from 78.4 to 79.6. I ordered a different brand with digital control. maybe will get more stability. Going to start the cycle tomorrow so in a few weeks maybe I will have something living in it

Nothing to worry about. Mine fluctuates 3 degrees per day. What is the thermostat set too? Lights will cause the increase no matter how good the heater is.

bullock111 · 11/20/2018, 06:26 PM

its set at 78, it never goes below that but today it was at 79.9 before it dropped. I started the cycle sunday night and have been running the lights 12 hours on and 12 hours off, should i do more? less? the water is clear and everything is running. how long till i should see something happen? a week?

11/11/2018, 04:11 PM	#29
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Do some research. The answers are on the forum. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

11/14/2018, 07:06 AM	#30
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	35ppt for salinity, 1.025 or 1.026. Temp shoot for around 78 __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

11/18/2018, 05:59 AM	#32
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	That temperature fluctuation is fine. __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

11/09/2018, 09:37 PM	#26
bullock111 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: maryland Posts: 55	thank you I will get pieces to extend tomorrow

11/10/2018, 09:33 PM	#27
bullock111 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: maryland Posts: 55	What is the best temp to shoot for for a mixed reef?

11/11/2018, 10:36 AM	#28
bullock111 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: maryland Posts: 55	also were do you run your salinity? I was thinking 1.024??

11/17/2018, 08:26 PM	#31
bullock111 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: maryland Posts: 55	got a steady 1.025 but am going to do something different with heat, it fluctuates from 78.4 to 79.6. I ordered a different brand with digital control. maybe will get more stability. Going to start the cycle tomorrow so in a few weeks maybe I will have something living in it

11/20/2018, 06:26 PM	#34
bullock111 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: maryland Posts: 55	its set at 78, it never goes below that but today it was at 79.9 before it dropped. I started the cycle sunday night and have been running the lights 12 hours on and 12 hours off, should i do more? less? the water is clear and everything is running. how long till i should see something happen? a week?