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And three more questions:
1. RO/DI filter. Does it have any gravitational requirements, ie. it has to go below the level of the connector coming out of the tap? If I put the bucket in my sink I think the tube will be in a sideways S shape.
2. Replacing substrate - will I not need to replace it anyway with fine sand to avoid the eventual octopus from hurting itself?
3. What is the difference between distilled water and RO/DI water? We get distilled water out of our taps, it is exactly the same as what is in the bottles you can buy.
Starting to get quite daunted now as I realise the complexity of the task for a newbie and why the sites tell you not to start with an octopus hehe. I hope I will not make too many mistakes, I guess it will be rather trial and error at first, but I'm usually ok with following instructions. I have made detailed notes on my computer (some from this thread) to print out about what to ask about, the equipment needed, what it's for, what the levels should be, some of the maintenance processes and the step by step instructions for setting everything up so that I can refer to everything in one place. Trying to be organised!
1. RO/DI filter. Does it have any gravitational requirements, ie. it has to go below the level of the connector coming out of the tap? If I put the bucket in my sink I think the tube will be in a sideways S shape.
2. Replacing substrate - will I not need to replace it anyway with fine sand to avoid the eventual octopus from hurting itself?
3. What is the difference between distilled water and RO/DI water? We get distilled water out of our taps, it is exactly the same as what is in the bottles you can buy.
Starting to get quite daunted now as I realise the complexity of the task for a newbie and why the sites tell you not to start with an octopus hehe. I hope I will not make too many mistakes, I guess it will be rather trial and error at first, but I'm usually ok with following instructions. I have made detailed notes on my computer (some from this thread) to print out about what to ask about, the equipment needed, what it's for, what the levels should be, some of the maintenance processes and the step by step instructions for setting everything up so that I can refer to everything in one place. Trying to be organised!