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For more mind bending read this article by Randy Holmes-Farley: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-07/rhf/index.php#7

The sections on limewater are especially of interest to this thread...
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Exactly! Especially when using vinegar in the solution.



I am no chemist but I know a little bit (just enough to crack off in forums...lol) and I have a few ideas (from my perspective):

From...

This is what I assumed I would get as a response. Randy is always at the forefront of reef chemistry and technology.

I was by means putting Randy down or refuting his findings, even in this older...

I was literally just going to post this video! He is no scientist but this is definitely the correct way to mix kalkwasser. (I use Miss Wages)

There is also some good information here:...

Thanks, I had already read the revision!! Awesome stuff!

-Ben

According to the new guidelines for screen size and light:


This is based on feeding, not water volume. Not sure what you are feeding but hopefully the following is helpful in pointing you in...

Thanks Floyd for the post referral...I think I have read that exact post/guide at least 10 times on this site or other forums but still...thanks

And thanks to SantaMonica and Floyd for all your...

Never thought I would see you recommend CFL spotlights....but I guess for my situation they would work pretty good as my screen area is really small. On the other hand I do have a bunch of black...

And I am right in understanding that the double screen method (two screens back to back) is now an obsolete practice?

-Ben

Pictures will eventually follow...

-Ben

So here is the deal....I have spent the last couple hours reading all I can about scrubbers. I have researched them before, as well, and I love the idea and the approach to reefing that it offers....