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December 14th, 2007, 01:43 AM
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A beginner's mistake
..and one I've made TWICE now.
All these awesome posts and helpful advise about how to keep fish, inverts, corals alive, chemistry balanced, lighting correct, flows proper... but here's a pricey little mistake that's ridiculously easy to avoid..  If you live in a humid place (like I do) don't forget to put the lid on your 5 gallon bucket of salt. If you don't, it turns into a brick. If you have the strength and patience to scrape up enough to make a batch of water, the SG is wrong, because the salt expands with the added moisture. PUT THE DAMN TOP ON... save yourself a bunch of cash. In the meantime, I have two huge doorstops for the taking if anybody wants one... Current Aquarium(s) Description: 1 55 Gal Marine Aqua-C Remora, 2 powerheads, Whisp. Filter, Nova T-5 Extreme light, Kent RO/DI water Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 15 months Other Intrests: Computers, technology, photography, gardening, cooking, art, music, films/TV, books, travel, nature 
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December 14th, 2007, 02:00 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
Perhaps if you had cows....you could use them as salt licks.
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"Hello, mother. I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not a toaster." - Stewie Griffin
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon & 29 gallon; both completely empty!!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months, research only Other Intrests: Playing Guitar, Music, My G/F, Our Dog
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December 14th, 2007, 02:01 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
that sounds like an expensive lesson!
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Detritus Happens! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 07
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December 14th, 2007, 03:21 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
Deer would love that i'm sure! You still couldnt try and break it up and dissolve it in your mixing tub? I dont see why it wouldnt dissolve, just a lot slower...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 Gal saltwater aquarium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 Months Other Intrests: European cars (BMW), Electronics, Audio equipment, saltwater
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December 14th, 2007, 03:33 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
Quote:
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 14th, 2007, 03:42 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
ROFLMFAO!!!!
Yeah, getting colder now down in that hole and decided to come out. Figured you all could use a good dose of Matthewism. LOL You get the lights fixed Biff?
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"Hello, mother. I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not a toaster." - Stewie Griffin
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon & 29 gallon; both completely empty!!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months, research only Other Intrests: Playing Guitar, Music, My G/F, Our Dog
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December 14th, 2007, 03:56 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
Sure did! Dog is still having to be crated when I'm not here -- I don't trust him yet.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 14th, 2007, 03:59 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
Awwww...poor pooch!!!
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"Hello, mother. I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not a toaster." - Stewie Griffin
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon & 29 gallon; both completely empty!!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months, research only Other Intrests: Playing Guitar, Music, My G/F, Our Dog
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December 14th, 2007, 05:10 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
just take a blunt object and beat the hell out of it. Any chunks that are left will dissolve when you mix it. As far as measuring it, salt cannot be measured very accurately by volume any way, so never rely on a measuring cup. Always check the NSW with a refractometer or other accurate device.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 2 year old 72g bow coming down...180g going up Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: many moons Other Intrests: SW fish and my John Deere tractor
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December 14th, 2007, 05:14 AM
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Re: A beginner's mistake
Why dont you just put the hard salt in a bucket and mix it with water when you want to do a water change? I imagine eventually the salt would be soaked and get soft and then mix it. Though i have never had this problem so im not sure...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 80 Gal. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Drums, sports, camping, astronomy and computers.
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