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  1. Powerman
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    Need Skimmer Advise

    Got it. Ya... blow into the air line and see if air makes it to the pump. Regardless.... just about all skimmer pumps are modified water pumps....
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  2. Powerman
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    Max pump I can use to increase water movement

    +1 Return pumps are not for flow.... they are to move water from the display tank to the sump and back to the tank. Powerheads are for flow.
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Need Skimmer Advise

    How much do you plan on getting for a skimmer that does not work? The venturi creates a low pressure area that draws air in. If there are no...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  4. Powerman
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    Bio Pellets?

    Seems to me that if you read the thread on N and P bio pellets... the originals... that many found that they needed strong flow and motion like you...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Need Skimmer Advise

    So check the air line and venturi to make sure they are clear.
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  6. Powerman
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    fluval G series canisters

    Are you open to a sump at all? What is your tank going to be for? Not a big fan of canisters just because of cost and maintenance.
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Needle Wheel, is it worth it?

    I haven't talked to Warner in a while and do not know if he sold the rights or just does not make them or what. And sorry, I just meant if it is...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Did discontinuing the use of a filter sock cause cheato growth?

    Sure. I was mainly just talking about the nitrate load. The bacteria and algae need to grow more to handle it. If nitrates were being handled by...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Algae
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    Did discontinuing the use of a filter sock cause cheato growth?

    You need to give your system time to get adjusted to the new load. Sock don't remove nitrates. Bacteria and algae do. So if you have a refugium with...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Algae
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    Need Skimmer Advise

    Some thing is wrong... skimmers do not "stop" making bubbles after a year for no reason. The Super skimmers are not the best, but they do make...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  11. Powerman
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    Did discontinuing the use of a filter sock cause cheato growth?

    The skimmer is basically a mechanical filter and will sort of pick up the excess of no sock. Doubt it removes as much as the sock since they are...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Algae
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    Needle Wheel, is it worth it?

    Well it's a clone of the Warner Marine Red Demon which is just wrong if you ask me. Yes it is an improvement over stock.... about 20%... but same as...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Carbon reactor install ?

    I did. Then I started using bio pellets. Then I took my tank down about 6 months ago cause I'm moving.
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Could it be the Denitrate coil?

    The question is with such a small fish load why are your nitrates so high and you need a coil. How much DIY LR do you have? I wonder if your DIY LR...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Carbon reactor install ?

    Ya, just to be clear I don't see any reason it would matter how you ran the UV. Just give it some clean water off the return or reactor. Go by what...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Carbon reactor install ?

    You can do anything really. So are you running a "canister filter" in your sump or is the sump new to get rid of the canister? Ya, canisters are...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Carbon reactor install ?

    You need to run it off the return section and back to it. Just separate the two a bit. You can just set the reactor in the return section or hang it...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Help! Last ditch attempt to tune my ev120 before changing brands

    I ran my Mag 7 wide open, but had the water level where recommended at the junction. All that really matters is that a higher water level will give...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Chemi Pure Elite-- To Do , or Not To Do

    I have to admit... I never understood the point of Chemi pure. The benefits of carbon are well documented but you can get that anywhere. Plus it has...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Am i cutting corners on water changes?

    You say your parameters are good, but what does that mean? The only reason to do water changes is to remove something or to replace something. There...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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