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Troubleshooting your Saltwater Reef RO/DI System

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on Thursday, 23 February 2012
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Helpful information when troubleshooting your RO/DI System Milky colored water. This is normal for a new system and will go away after a week or so. If thiscontinues beyond that time please contact us. Drain keeps  running. There are several reasons why this might happen. #1 – You may have purchased a system that does not include an auto shut off system. If you are unsure, please contact our support department. #2 – Your system pressure may be too low and you may need a booster pump for your system to operate correctly. #3 – Your system may have a clog or a leak. Check to make sure that all of your hoses are free of kinks and there are no puddles around the system. Funny taste or smell. If your system begins to put off a foul odor, you may need to change filters and or sanitize the system...
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CORAL REEFS AND NOURISHMENT

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on Tuesday, 13 December 2011
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The worlds Coral reefs have formed through the mineral deposits of billions of small invertebrate animals, called coral polyps. All of these polyps survive via colonies, which are made up of one to many thousands of individuals. They are able to construct homes made from calcium carbonate, similar to the bones in our body. They can retract themselves into their little homes when attacked by predators. Over millions of years, these animals have been able to create vast underwater mountains which we call coral reefs. Coral polyps are similar to anemones, having tentacles, a mouth and an internal body sac called a gastrovascular cavity which is used to digest food. These polyps are sessile, meaning they cannot move; they catch prey with their tentacles, which may be floating on the water currents or swimming towards certain death. After having caught a prey, their cnidocytes release tiny poisonous harpoons. These powerful...
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