@@poquito808 you only add about 2 ml per 10 gallons of water, such a small amount has no effect on pH. As for shrimp, I have none so cannot day.

It is shown in this video, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ouCUetqnnLeXYqM.html, starting at about 2:00 time stamp. The throat of the pump fits through the black plate and the gray ring fits over the pump throat to hold it in place.

I think you may be correct

Good one dude.

good point

@@GwonkReefkeeping what skimmer are you using?

@@lkapitan8232 I have a reef octopus 110 classic 110 skimmer. It's undersized for my 120, but it was a freebie from my son-in-law.

Do you mean it reads the 1.025 standard as 1.021, or that it's reading your saltwater was 1.021?

@@lkapitan8232 1.025 standard as 1.021

the little pump has to be turned such that it does not touch the sides of the housing or it will vibrate

@@lkapitan8232 I took skimmer pump out and the impeller is different than yours it's black plastic pinwheel it must be a different type. I put it back together thinking I did it correctly but still get the impeller noise but I can handle the noise, I think it's not the same sound you were getting.

@@paulfriedman224 I have noticed that it varies from 8 to 9. I typically just add or substrate from 8.5 and seems OK, thanks

@@paulfriedman224 I really should start reading instructions

Yes, you must fill the chamber containing the pump, then put the air line from the pump under water then turn the pump on. Once the water is flowing remove the air line to start the skimmer bubbles

For a small tank like mine, 20 gallons, it does a great job filtering.

Yes I did to get the air bubbles out, then it worked

@@lkapitan8232 ok thanks i might leave it for over 24 hours because i have to work

@@lkapitan8232 do you have to let it sit for 24hours every reading? Like every time i test the salinity ?

@@jacksonsparrow8865 If I remember right, once the swing arm is "cured" it should work every time. If your budget allows, I highly recommend the Tropic Marin Precision Hydrometer, no calibration needed and it's always spot on, down side is that it's large and very brittle.

@@lkapitan8232 this hydrometer is junk, its been over 24 hours and it still has the same off the charts reading

Took it totally apart, found nothing. Getting ready.to upload part 2

I've always wondered: If V is finite-dimensional with a basis B, why isn't the isomorphism to V* with a basis B* (such that b*_i(b_j) = δ_ij) considered canonical?

@@APaleDot Just because canonical *means* independent of a choice of basis. eg consider V = R² over the scalar field R. One basis is e_1 = (1,0), e_2 = (0,1), and then V*, the space of linear maps from V to R, has the dual basis E_1, E_2 defined by E_i(e_j) = δ_ij exactly as you say. And then K: e_i -> E_i is an isomorphism between V and V*, but not a canonical one. For example we can define another basis (f_i) for V by f_1 = (1,1), f_2 = (-1,1). Then eg f_1 = e_1 + e_2 while e_1 = 0.5f_1 - 0.5f_2. The new dual basis in V* corresponding to the f_i in V will be F_i defined by F_i(f_j) = δ_ij and this induces another isomorphism between V and V*, namely that given by L:f_i -> F_i. These isomorphisms (K and L) are not the same. Notice for example that the latter isomorphism L maps eg e_1 (= 0.5f_1 - 0.5f_2) to 0.5F_1 - 0.5F_2 (by linearity), and (again using linearity) this linear map (from V to R) maps e_1 to 0.5F_1(e_1) - 0.5F_2(e_1) = 0.5F_1(0.5f_1 - 0.5f_2) - 0.5F_2(0.5f_1 - 0.5f_2) = 0.25δ_11 - 0.25δ_12 - 0.25δ_21 + 0.25δ_22 = 0.25 + 0.25 = 0.5 and similarly maps e_2 to 0.5F_1(e_2) - 0.5F_2(e_2) = 0.5F_1(0.5f_1 + 0.5f_2) - 0.5F_2(0.5f_1 + 0.5f_2) = 0.25δ_11 + 0.25δ_12 - 0.25δ_21 - 0.25δ_22 = 0.25 - 0.25 = 0 In other words, while K(e_1) = E_1, L(e_1) = 0.5E_1 so the two isomorphisms K and L from V to V* are certainly not the same. All this illustrates that the basis we choose for V determines the induced isomorphism mapping V to V*.

Good one, had not thought of that.

@@lkapitan8232 Either way? Bless you for rescuing this lost little soul. If his muteness is learned, he will likely sing you the song of his people once he feels truly safe and at home 🥰 Be patient, though; trauma takes time to heal, for them, too~

Yes, it would be easier, but the aquamaxx has a built in protein skimmer and it keeps the water sparkling clean

@@lkapitan8232 oh ok

That's good news, thanks

I bet you can taste it, sour cherries on sweet stuff, lots of flavor, try it.

Checked out your channel, you guys are good, if I had any hair left I would have flipped it back and forth.

I thought you stopped taking drugs?

@@lkapitan8232 off or on the counter? 😉

What size if your tank?

That is the problem, it will not restart. Soon as power out it drains the overflow. What I now use are power heads with venturi nipples that keeps the air out.

Totally agree, never throw anything away.

Did you get your taste back yet?

@@lkapitan8232 Nope. I can always detect the primaries (sweet,sour,etc). Tabasco still burns though. (I occasionally like shots of Tabasco). I would say that my ability to discern the flavor of food to be at best 10-30 percent of what would be normal taste.

@@GwonkReefkeeping Sorry to hear, been reading about these long covid cases, there are so many types it is frightening.

It is a good idea, but I have no experience with it.

That is a great idea. Thanks.

I wish

Very sorry to hear that. Does the effect wear off eventually? The sauce was great and it's so easy to make.

@@lkapitan8232 I hope that it will return. I've heard of some that get taste back quickly, but I may be one of those "long covid" folks. Either way it still beats the alternative that could have come from getting sick.👍🏾

It will certainly help, but I checked out your channel and some of those fish will get big, I would recommend the Aquamaxx HOB skimmer, just make sure it will fit over your rim.

Old school, I love it.

Good point

cheap, simple and healthier for your fish!!

I just don't understand the hype about these filters

Can't remember where I bought it, but here is the part number I found online, 846639 Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid for Briggs & Stratton Engine. To be double sure you can go to Repairclinic.com, type in your engine model and find the part.

Yes, they can stick closed or open.