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I buy quite a few computers per year for my business. I used to buy Dells online and look for their value models. They worked, but were often slow dogs. Then I switched to building my own from Tiger or Newegg. These were faster but I experienced component failure more often. Now I buy...

Do you mean where I try to get it to be, or where it just goes to no matter what I do?

Real spotty on si...errr non-existent.

I use API for everything. Don't be too concerned with the absolute values of your readings. It is more important to recognize changes...both sudden and gradual. Interpreting the colors can be challenging at times with any kit. Try to use natural daylight when comparing samples to color...

Even Buel is bad...nothing... all the way up to the railroad...and I am afraid others are correct, it has never been a great store, but in the past, at least there was someone there who loved the hobby. They've got to offer more to attract the marine hobbyist.

and thanks for the info.

I've tried to stop a few times in the past month...too hard to park.

Yup, the tap water on the left looks a bit brown/yellow. Although NYC tap water is low in minerals and TDS, I am told it has a lot of sediment. That must be giving it the color.

even the outside of the left bucket looks more yellow. Go put both buckets in direct sunlight and look at them critically.

Glad to see you back in the hobby. Say, that Maxijet 1200...it fits in the chamber? It doesn't cause a sand storm? I've heard of people using the 900. Hows the flow? I was thinking of getting a 900 with a rotating head by Koralia. Sorry to ask so many questions. Quite a bit of coraline...

had an issue about an hour ago, but overall a great site.

I bought a pair for my 14 gallon biocube. They seem happy and all. I have them about two weeks now. My sandbed had been largely untouched for over a year. They sift through the sand most of the day. They are carnivores and I am wondering if they get enough food simply from sifting...

my tank runneth over.

twin spot gobys rock

No, don't do that.