universal solvent

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A period of time to establish bacteria
N.Atl/Pac50 to 68 deg F
S. Atl/Gulf of Mexico70 to 85 deg F
Entirely of glass
Avoid direct sunlight
universal solvent holds salts in
solution Chlorine evaporates in 2-3 days
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Acts as a buffer
Provides area for bacteria to attach
Breaks down waste
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¼ volume of tank each month
Keeps water clear
Keeps dissolved oxygen high
Bacteria converts toxic urea to non- toxic
substances
Removes particles
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BioLIFE MassAMOUNT CapacityHOW MUCH
Filtration
Type, size, and metabolism of animals
Bacterial conversion rate of animal wastes
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D.O.
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Away from direct Sunlight
Clean tank with water only
Assemble undergravel filter
Wash gravel, pour on top of filter
Add salt water, assemble mechanical and turn on
all filters
Run several days, check salinity
Mark water level on side of tank
Add one small animal
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Wash filter weekly, change it monthly
Rinse hands, NO SOAP!
No metals, they corrode!
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-fill water to water line -rinse filters-check
salinity
-check temperature and filters -remove any dead
animals
-¼ water change -change biobag
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Dissolved Oxygen Needed for respiration by
animals and bacteria for conversion
7.5 to 8.4 (8.1 BEST)
4 ppm
D.O.
TOXIC! Do not exceed 0.1 ppm
Never exceed 20 ppm
(How much salt) 33-35 ppt
Do not exceed 1-2 ppm
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POOP!!!
Marine Animals
Ammonia (NH3) lt 0.1 ppm
Nitrates (NO3) (fertilizer)
NITROGEN CYCLE
Oxygen
Bacteria
Bacteria
Nitrites (NO2) 1-2 ppm
Oxygen