I thought he was using his new rodi
I thought he was using his new rodi
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Doesn't Baking soda raises Alk and not PH . I believe it will slightly lower it?
There is a direct relation connecting the decline of pirates and the increase of global warming
Thank you for link. This explain why I still have silicate. I'll try to explain it below.Originally Posted by chrissu
Yes I'm using only RO/DI filter to change water.Originally Posted by SantaMonica
Today I took 4 tests:
1. To check that test is working OK, I tested a Silicate Reference - it should be 6mg/L, and like you see on picture it came out ok.
2. Tap Water after first stage of filter (Polyspun and Carbon Filtration - GE product) - it is about 1.5mg/L
3. After RO/DI filter - like you see it is 0mg/L
4. My tank water - 2mg/L
My wife told me (checked my results, to make sure that I'm right) that water in my tank (4) is little more blue than from tap water (2).
Like you see even my RO/DI filtration (automatic water exchange) has been working for more than 2 months (non stop - every week is exchanged twice) I still have silicate. The link http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f4 ... ost1065374 that CHRISSU put it here explain why I still have a silicate in my tank.
Well, what do you recommended ? Change 100% water in my tank at once in my tank using only RO/DI water ? Or maybe I should change 50-70% water and something to reduce silicate ? Can you recommend anything?
Should I clean my filter including ALL the pipes again?
Thank you for helping I do not give up ))))))))))))) !
Besides fish, what is in your tank and sump?
Only one driftwood and 4 anubias plant. Driftwood was boil in water with salt for 5 hours.Originally Posted by SantaMonica
Wet/Dry Filter - Bio Balls, Filter Pads - http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/p ... catid=4231 and http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/p ... catid=4353
Eheim Filter - Filter Pads like above and Ehfisubstrat Pro - http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/p ... catid=8983
I found Silicate Remover (i do not know which one choose)
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/p ... 4213&r=797
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/p ... 4200&r=797
http://www.finsdepot.com/product/New-252746576
http://www.marvelousproducts.com/Produc ... te-11.74oz
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/23 ... a_7c237404
http://www.epetproducts.com/index.php?m ... ae35bf2a75
I wonder if there is any silica in wood. I don't think so.
You removed the sand, correct?
yes i did... i wrote about it here 3 or more times...Originally Posted by SantaMonica
Did you read this article ? In my opinion it explain why in my tank still is silicate... and driftwood is not a problem in my opinion...
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f4 ... ost1065374
Read this please, and tell what are you think about it...
Thank you
Yes I read it, but you said your rodi was testing 0 silicates.
The only thing left is your food.
I don't think that this can be food. Frozen shrimp or live superworms ? Hikari or a live Cricket ?
My english is not perfect but after reading this: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f4 ... ost1065374
i think that I still have silicate because it constantly renew.
Today, I just buy a Silicate remover - PhosGuard - Phosphate and Silicate Control - SEACHEM. I use it and we will see what is going on
Thank you for helping, one more time...
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