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  1. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI performance (GPD etc)

    The normal waste ratio is 4:1, or 4 gallons, liters, whatever of waste for every 1 gallon, liter etc of good treated water. This is standard across...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    How long do anemones live

    I've had my Sebae anemone since eary 1990 and its still kicking, thats almost 20 years in captivity.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Do I need a chiller?

    Yep, an auto top off is a must. I wasn't able to do this myself until I got an ATO. My return section holds 6 gallons before my pumps starts to break...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    What kind of VHO bulbs

    Correct the best URI,now UVL, bulbs do have built in reflectors but its best to have a polished aluminum reflectror too for better light...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
  5. AZDesertRat
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    pump recommendations

    Its not always that easy since aquarium pumps are not self primers. All it takes is a little air bubble and it will sit there and create steam until...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    SpectraPure Problem

    Rather than posting in an open forum did you try contacting them first and give them the opportunity to correct it? It seems to me pointing out what...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: SpectraPure
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Water Question

    Why should fish get any less water quality than rock or corals? Doesn't make sense to me, they are all living?
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Do I need a chiller?

    Check out my post in the Canopy thread. I sold my chiller and use fans only in Phoenix, the tank stays 79-81 year round. The proper placement of fans...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Canopy Question

    Here are some pics of mine. It is fully enclosed on all sides and top. There are 2x250w MH and 2x140w VHOs for lighting. I have a single 120mm (4")...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Ammonia Rising?!

    Go buy a jug of distilled water and test it. If it shows zero then you may have ammonia in the treated water, if its the same or shows ammonia then I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  11. AZDesertRat
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    New RO/DI system

    You can do much better than that with the MaxCap found here for $10 off right now as part of their Customer Appreciation sale. Spectrapure is the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    175w mogul base metal halide need uv protection?

    My reflectors are 6 years old and get cleaned once a year at bulb change time. Its not a problem if you don't have bubbles popping on the surface...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Ammonia Rising?!

    Higher psi actually makes a RO membrane work better not worse. How long did you say the reef has been up and running? How long have the rock and sand...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Ammonia Rising?!

    Check to see if your water utility uses chloramines then test the RO/DI for ammonia too. Do you have a TDS meter and if so what are the TDS readings...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Ammonia Rising?!

    What do you have for live rock and substrate to support nitrifying bacteria? The rock should be able to support enough bacteria to convert the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Quiet One 4000.. Any good?

    I used one on my closed loop for a little over a year until it literally burned up and electrified my reef. I thought it was a fluke so bought...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    175w mogul base metal halide need uv protection?

    No, the outer bulb is the shield. I would not put any glass between the bulb and tank if yu have sufficient clearance over the waters surface. My...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  18. AZDesertRat
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    What kind of VHO bulbs

    I found the Aquasun to be very pink and didn't like it. I used two super actinics and two days and really liked the color. The 48" bulbs are 48" pin...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
  19. AZDesertRat
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    What to look for in a controller?

    For $99 for the basic unit the Digital Aquatics Reefkeeper Lite is hard to beat. It is easy to program is expandable up to 4 modules and the head...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. AZDesertRat
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    When do you know if you need a chiller?

    I am in Phoenix AZ with a 100G reef with 2x250w MH and 2x140w VHO in a completely enclosed canopy. Our home has a digital thermostat on the AC unit...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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