A More Detailed Look at Weekly Water Changes Continued.....
Photograph - My Pyrex measuring cup with Metric measurement for easy European measurements. Definitely comes in handy with European chemical dosing instructions.
Photograph - Beginning of mixing process.
Photograph - 10 minuts into the mixing process.
Photograph - 25 minutes into the mixing process and the Saltwater is ready for the water change.
Notation: The time allowed for the Synthetic Sea Salt to completely mix with the RO/DI Freshwater is a personal preference and will vary based on what manufactuer's Synthetic Sea Salt you use as well as the Gallons Per Hour ratiing of the Water Pump used to mix it together. It normally take me about 30 minutes for water temperature and salinity grade to reflect the water parameters of the Saltwater contained withint he Nano Reef Aquarium.
Removing and Replacing Nano Reef Aquarium Water
No this method is personal preference but to keep it short and sweet I incporaate a Python Syphon to remove Saltwater from the Nano Reef Aquarium and use to also add the newly mixed water so that I don't injure my back.
Photograph - The Python Syphon one of the most useful items ever developed for the Aquarium.