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Not sure, but I might have figured it out (when in doubt, go back and read the instructions again, Duh!). There is a valve on the flow restrictor that might have been turned the wrong way (strange that they would ship it that way). I might have been "back flushing" it. I'll try it again tomorrow in the daylight and post an update. Thanks for every one's help. Stephen

I got a little over 1 Gal with about 80 Gals or more of waste water. I was thinking, I didn't have the input (regular water faucet) all the way open, so could it be I didn't have enough pressure for the unit to be working right? Stephen

Its a Red Sea Mimic Blenny, not a Goby. Stephen

I got a Mimic Goby (blue head, yellow body, dark blue strip down the body) when I was at Fin-Addict a couple of weeks ago, and he/she has gotten so fat it looks like its about to explode. I mean it has gotten a really, really fat belly. It seems to be eating fine, and does mostly what Gobies do, which is just hanging out. Is anything wrong with it? I lost a Powder Blue Tang in this tank a few days ago, so I'm a little antsy right now. Stephen

Now I know for sure something isn't right. I turned off the input faucet, so there shouldn't be any water coming into the unit. I then got some 1 Gal jugs and started filling from the output faucet. I only got about 1.2 Gals before it stopped. I should have gotten at least about 3 Gals from the storage tank, since the storage tank is 3.2 Gals, correct? Any ideas? Also, once I get this all worked out, how is the best way to test the RO/DI water other than the test kits an hopefully getting all zero's on the tests. Is there a way, or some place I can take a sample to get more precise readings? Stephen

I've gotten the leaks fixed and am making water. Thanks for the tip about re-seating the hoses, everything seems to be working fine now. Should have thought of that one on my own. A few more questions: The unit came with a 3.2 Gal storage tank. I have the input (i.e. outside water faucet) rigged so that I can leave it on all the time and the water can be diverted to the hose, or go straight to the RO/DI unit. Will the water stop coming out of the discharge line once the 3.2 Gal storage tank is full? So far, I have the discharge going into a 55 Gal plastic barrel. Figuring I make 10% RO/DI out of what is going in, I have gotten better than 55 gals of discharge water so far. Shouldn't the discharge have stopped by now, assuming the 3.2 Gal storage tank should be full, or is it now bypassing somehow and just running out the discharge line? Stephen

Thanks. Will do. Stephen

What should the water pressure be? Stephen

Thanks for the info, John. I'll give that a try. Hope it turns out to be that simple Stephen

Jimbo, The link in your first post takes you to a Mag 7 pump. Could you re-post the link, I would like to take a look at the meter. Stephen

I have an "off brand" RO/DI unit I'm trying to get set up (but all connections and hoses are standard), and a couple of the Quick-connect joints for the 1/4" hoses are leaking when water pressure is applied to the unit. Does anyone know any tricks to get these to stop leaking? Second question, if not, does anyone know where I can get the screw-on type of hose connectors (I think either the brand or type is called "Jaco"? Stephen

I think I'm getting warmer... no pun intended fish.gif http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US...de=cii_13736960 Stephen

This might help as to material from Lowe's stie: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howT...Skylight.html#2 Hobogato, is the solar tube material the right stuff? Stephen

I just noticed the date Gabriel posted, so I might be late to the party, but the offer still holds if you haven't done it yet. Stephen

I would like to help as well, John, just for possible future experience. I'm not normally a complete klutz on DIY either, and years ago in my old SCM days I made a complete upper body set of stainless steel plate armor ( fought in it for almost two years). Your not far away so let me know. Stephen

Count me in as well! Awesome idea. Can we do it in 2 weeks! blob7.gif Just kidding. Stephen

I can only echo everyone else's praise and thanks. Lauren and I had a great time, and each meeting seems to get better. Thanks Joe to opening your house and great brisket, thanks to Carlos for the door prizes, and thanks to John and Brian for all the frags and great demonstration. Gabriel. Thanks again for the frag as well. Its mounted on a piece of live rock in good light where it gets excellent flow. Stephen

I would like it as well. There are several things I would like to custom make, but since I have never worked with acrylic I would be reluctant to try. Seeing it done and getting some education on it would probably give me the confidence to give it a try. Stephen

OK Lee, I'll bring at least 2 stalks for each of you. Stephen

Gabriel, Do you use Xenia only, or have a micro algae like Cheato or Culperra with it as well. My corner tank has a sump, and instead of having bio-balls in it, I was told I might could re-arrange the chambers and at least have a small refuge in it. Along with possibly hanging a refuge on the sump, because of space issues with it, it might be about the only way I can get a refuge working with it. Stephen

OK, I'll try to break some off before I head to the meeting. You mentioned nutrient export, do you use it in a refugium? Stephen

...at the meeting tomorrow? I have to prune it back in one of my tanks. If anyone responds that they want it, I'll try to prune some tomorrow morning and bring some in some zip-lock baggies. If not, I'll just throw it away. Stephen

OK. I guess the jalepeno dip is in the normal dip section at HEB and its called "jalepeno dip"? Outside of Picante and Con queso, I guess you can tell I'm not a real big dip person. Stephen

Thanks. Stephen

And please excuse my manners. This is very nice, Brian! Thank you. Stephen