Isaac

i hope not... the new energybar per outlet monitoring i got... not enough processor power... but this is just readings.  if they limit it to just new apex's, its for sheer greed.

what else did you mix in, just salt? how are you agitating it?

throw out the hydrometer, get a refractometer, at the very least.

the kicker is the 30-day expiry of re-agents.  i bet they would last longer if you made a little fridge to put this unit in

the isaac pricepoint....  $350-400 for the unit.  reagent 3-packs: $30.   ooorrr.... $200-250 for the unit and $50-60 for reagent 3-pack.

lets see how they price this out and fleece us :( 

moody gardens aquarium has a window into the back room.  that skimmer is easily 4ft wide and 12-16ft tall.  i gotta find a pict.  i know i have it *lol*

hmmm, only thing you can really do w/ HOB's are adjust the air input.  is there a valve on your air line?

i wouldnt leave the EB8 there.. i'd consider that a wet area based on how you plan on putting things there and the drain under... maybe on the wall next to it?

so if you have an external skimmer, more than likely its a recirculating one correct?  whats the water level when the supply pump is on, byt the recirc (thus air) pump is off?

I used hard plumbing where i could... however if you have anything not part of the tank/stand, you want some sorta give.  i plumbed through a wall... so between the wall and the tank, i used something flexible... houses/walls/furniture moves.... be it rain, drought, or basic thermal expansion.  even a tiny move breaks something like pvc if its in the right spot.

2 hours ago, jolt said:

even though it's been really hard to remain patient

You my friend are the example of patience   We all need more of it!

22 minutes ago, bige said:

Tapatalk let me in for 1 day.  Now gives a big long error if you try to log in.  Am I the only one having trouble?

yup, same here.. broke again

you dont need a tank, just make the skimmer the central show piece.

Filter sock stand for the jbj tank!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2494747 

"the lowest part of the return line is your base level."  --not sure i typed what i meant.

the HIGHEST part of the return line is your base level.

ah, even better (i have external).  can you lower the return (drain) line a little bit?  on external skimmers, the lowest part of the return line is your base level.  so if it comes out of your skimmer and goes up a little bit, try lower that.  if it comes out of the skimmer and goes down.. you need to limit the pumps input feeding the skimmer.    with the air stopped... what is the water level at? (before you start moving stuff)

econ101... too much supply, drop prices clear out inventory......   ill sit over here and wait

try raising it out of the water another inch or two

11 minutes ago, FarmerTy said:

I appreciate the technology but I won't do it unless at the price Isaac mentioned.

see!

still sticking w/ my $200-250 range if they want market penetration.

not 2:39?