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    YES ecoBAK removes PHOSPHATES!!!!

    So then... it begs the question, why? N and P are taken up by the bacteria, and all I have see, but certainly no expert, is that bacteria generally...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: Warner Marine
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    You just need to do soem research on Vortech and Apex. So you understand how they work and what the feature are you are getting. Vortech have their...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. Powerman
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    Using 4 Vortechs to make a gyre

    Ya I have talked to a few people here about it and that article is the one that sent me down that road...very very interesting... especially since...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. Powerman
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    Oh, and I don't either. I assumed they have tried to catch up, but I have no idea what the Tunze controller does that you hook the Stream pumps up...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. Powerman
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    Using 4 Vortechs to make a gyre

    Well we have talked before right... do you know about the Advanced Aquarist article? Feature Article: Water Flow is More Important for Corals Than...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. Powerman
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    Using 4 Vortechs to make a gyre

    I thought reef crest or some other pulse would be OK since it was still all going one direction. So give a little turbulence sort of... but sea...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. Powerman
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    Using 4 Vortechs to make a gyre

    The only real way is to do a center island. I like deeper tanks so that would work. Using a smaller tank... like say a $' 120g... 2X4, I thought I...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    Yes, but not with the wireless module using all the modes. I know you know that, but it is an important distinction. EcoTech released the wireless...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    why are some led lights SOOO expensive?

    That is a darn funny statement right there. You do realize Levi is a name brand right? You realize some people pay $15 for jeans at Wal-Mart right?...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    It should be. Watts are watts. Does not matter what is using them. My 90g added $25 to my electric bill and I do have cheap rates. So double that for...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. Powerman
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    Thanks Bud, I should get to work. :)
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. Powerman
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    Deep Sand Beds

    But denitrification is not the primary purpose of a DSB. It is a benefit, but as most has said, if that is all you want there are plenty of other...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Sand
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    Which brings up another good point when it comes to reefing and getting info on the web.... some many times people just say this is good or this is...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    I started working on a big "flow" article, but life got in the way. I really need to finish it since this is such a regular topic for discussion and...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. Powerman
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    I'll let FOD explain what he meant by that, I do not necessarily agree. What is different in big tanks is distance. What MP40s do so well is give a...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. Powerman
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    Ya so, you can do anything you want. Used to be return pumps were the only flow, and the water had to go through the biological filter... so we got...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. Powerman
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    Ya, you mean using a return pump for tank flow right?
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. Powerman
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    5 times system volume is a good place to shoot for. With a properly sized sump, Grims number will be close to the same. In the end the "number" does...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Are Ecotech Marine Powerheads worth it?

    Your numbers do not add up. The Snapper does 2600 gph at 0 ft. It does 1500 gph at 4 ft. Then the other pumps are pressure rated pumps and put out...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    In Need of a Silent Pump

    Any pump is only as good as what it is attached to. Hard piped of even flex PVC will transmit a lot of vibration and noise. Using tygon is softer,...
    Post by: Powerman, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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