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  How to know if your API test kits have expired

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  How to know if your API test kits have expired

  Each bottle has a Lot # printed on the bottle. The last four digits are the month and year they were manufactured.
  
  Last 3 years
  Ammonia
  High Range pH
  Nitrate
  GH
  
  Last 4 years
  Nitrite
  KH
  
  Last 5 years
  pH
  

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  How much flow can a 1-inch siphon utube handle?

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  How much flow can a 1-inch siphon utube handle?

  Shortly after I posted the video at this thread
  
  http://www.houstonfishbox.com/vforum...iphon-overflow.
  
  I received a question from another Box'er asking how much flow a 1-inch siphon utube can handle. I already had all my stuff in the driveway, so I ran a test. Here is video showing the test.
  
  Here is the answer. When a siphon is setup, the siphon will seek a balance (equal water height) on...

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  Calculators and Converters

  • Created by: imagirlgeek
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  Calculators and Converters

  This page includes some of the most used calculators and conversion tools....

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  How can I naturally soften my water?

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  How can I naturally soften my water?

  Here are a few options:
  

  1. Collect rainwater after its rained a bit (unless you fear pollution in your area or have a new roof). It's free and naturally soft and usually a bit acidic. Mix with a little tap water and you should have what you want;
  2. Buy RO water and mix with a little tap water and you will have ideal water;
  3. Buy high quality peat that the manufacturer lists as having a low pH value (check the bag -- usually only large bags say this - or call the company to check the acidity).

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