This was a really cool video to do. I think a lot of new reefers have no idea how to do a water change and this will be very helpful to them. Being a reefer for over a decade even I learned something new, ordering those gamma seals now!
I hope to get to your status and be involved in reefing for a decade! I've been using that same gamma seal for well over 2 years now with no issues what so ever, I feel like they are far better than any other "sealed" lids on the market. But that is my own personal opinion of course! Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!
Is it safe to use the Home Depot orange buckets to mix the new water / salt? Your thoughts? Also could you use the orange buckets to hold your ATO water? I'm new to the hobby so please forgive my ignorance. Thanks.
I used these buckets as my ATO container for a long time. I’ve stored water in them before. I’ve kept salt in this bucket for probably 2 years now. Have had no issues! Just make sure it is sealed if you keep salt in it. I have links to the gama lid on the top comment or in the description.
Great vid! Looks like the MJ1200 is rated for 295GPH... does it take just 60 seconds to fill/empty the bucket? Also, what size is the tubing for that powerhead? Thanks!
Tunze is a standalone unit, so I still rely on the float sensor to shut the ATO off. The optical sensor will shut down my skimmer, return pump and as a fail safe it will shut down the tunze controller.
Depends on what why you are changing water. You have to remember that mixing fresh salt water may have higher paramtwrs (alk, cal, mag). These elements need to be stable in a saltwater tank, changing out a small portion of the water ensures those numbers don’t fluctuation much, if at all. For me I use a doser and dose elements into my tank, so I don’t change water that often.
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This was a really cool video to do. I think a lot of new reefers have no idea how to do a water change and this will be very helpful to them. Being a reefer for over a decade even I learned something new, ordering those gamma seals now!
I hope to get to your status and be involved in reefing for a decade! I've been using that same gamma seal for well over 2 years now with no issues what so ever, I feel like they are far better than any other "sealed" lids on the market. But that is my own personal opinion of course! Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!
Nice info video pelphrey. I’m sure this video will help out a ton of people. 👍
Thank you very much!
Good video, confirmation that Im doing things right!!
Thank you!!!!
nice video and thanks for including where u got the lids from
Thanks! My pleasure, the lids are really nice. I've used this same bucket and lid for probably close to 2 years now!
do you only do 5g water changes on the red sea tank? i just ordered one and was curious on how much to do
I'm not consistent with my water changes at all. I did a large 25ish gallon water change about 2 months ago. Haven't done one since then!
Is it safe to use the Home Depot orange buckets to mix the new water / salt? Your thoughts? Also could you use the orange buckets to hold your ATO water? I'm new to the hobby so please forgive my ignorance. Thanks.
I used these buckets as my ATO container for a long time. I’ve stored water in them before. I’ve kept salt in this bucket for probably 2 years now. Have had no issues! Just make sure it is sealed if you keep salt in it. I have links to the gama lid on the top comment or in the description.
Great vid! Looks like the MJ1200 is rated for 295GPH... does it take just 60 seconds to fill/empty the bucket? Also, what size is the tubing for that powerhead? Thanks!
I am now using a Sicce 1.5 since I had it laying around. I am not sure how long it takes to fill. I use 1/2 tubing.
Awesome what pump do you use to mix the water again ?
I use the MJ1200 pump to mix salt water!
thank you for your awesome videos!
Thank you for stopping by!
Well explained!
Thank you sir!
Hi Pelfrey great video I was wondering where did you get the black lid and top for the Home Depot bucket?
Thank you!!
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Great video! Thanks! Subbed!
Thank you!!!!!!!
Is that your ATO sensor below the media reactor? If so should it be on the return chamber?
Neptune optical sensor for high level sump alerts, which will also shut equipment down if triggered. Tunze sensors are in my return chamber.
Cool you use that one instead of the Tunze high water float valve right?
Tunze is a standalone unit, so I still rely on the float sensor to shut the ATO off. The optical sensor will shut down my skimmer, return pump and as a fail safe it will shut down the tunze controller.
Hey up pal You thought about going triton mate?
I am doing the Tropic Marin Balling Method.
O right I watch all ya videos as well must of missed that not that I know what it means lol
Great video!
Thank you!!!
Great video
Thank you!!
Nice tutorial
Thanks Steve!
thanx for sharing
Thanks for stopping by DNT!
why only gallons at a time. shouldn't you change a higher amount
Depends on what why you are changing water. You have to remember that mixing fresh salt water may have higher paramtwrs (alk, cal, mag). These elements need to be stable in a saltwater tank, changing out a small portion of the water ensures those numbers don’t fluctuation much, if at all. For me I use a doser and dose elements into my tank, so I don’t change water that often.
my nitrites are out of control.. I have tried some 25 gallon changes and no effect... I have tank as you and RODI system
nitrites or nitrates? If you have high nitrites your tank is still cycling or is going through a new cycle possibly.
pelphrey sorry nitrates. Tank is over year old. No cycle here
Have you thought about an algae turf scrubber or algae reactor?
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Thanks!