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  1. Powerman
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    calculating head pressure and GPH for pump

    Ya, that is pretty liberal with calculations. You do not need to figure horizontal piping. Yes there is a bit of head loss, but not like gravity....
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 19, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. Powerman
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    Fluval G Series Canister Filters

    Dead silent for sure.
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 19, 2009 in forum: 3reef Radar
  3. Powerman
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    calculating head pressure and GPH for pump

    9+5=14. 4x90 OK. but I'm assuming the returns are teed and two 90s on each. In general a 90 will be a foot of head, but the bigger the piping the...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 19, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. Powerman
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    Fluval G Series Canister Filters

    Saw one at my LFS. Very nice. What was the price?
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 19, 2009 in forum: 3reef Radar
  5. Powerman
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    Tunze Magnet Holder for Osmolator ATO

    That is sweet. I mounted mine to my baffle in my sump, but it is less than ideal. Surprised me too it would not work on a rimmed tank. I'll ask my...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 17, 2009 in forum: 3reef Radar
  6. Powerman
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    Best protein skimmer for the money

    Uh ya... I'm in that group too.;D
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  7. Powerman
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    Best protein skimmer for the money

    And noise really is a totally subjective subject to begin with. Some folks talk about how silent something is when it just can't be heard over the...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  8. Powerman
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    Best protein skimmer for the money

    OK, Scicce PSK 2500 pumps are on a ton of skimmers. Sometimes there are buzzy ones, but overall they are pretty quiet. Octopus, Warner, ATB does...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  9. Powerman
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    Best protein skimmer for the money

    I think they are great. I am all for a guy in his garage doing good stuff. Sounds like a real nice helpful guy too. Hard to dislike any of that. For...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  10. Powerman
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    Best protein skimmer for the money

    Now you are just being silly. Red Dragon set the bar for quiet. RE customer service is as good as it gets. Does not mean I-tech can't match, but...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  11. Powerman
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    Best protein skimmer for the money

    There are others that perform just as well for less. Not saying yours is not a great skimmer, and you are happy for the price you paid, but "the best...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  12. Powerman
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    Best protein skimmer for the money

    There is no way you are going to get a right answer on this. Acrylic is just plastic. Cell cast is better quality. Machined PVC is nice. The best...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Is there any such thing as 'too much' filtration?

    The bacteria will want to be where the food is. So filters grow plenty of bacteria in time. Removing the sponge removes a large chunk of bacteria....
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Is there any such thing as 'too much' filtration?

    Here is how I see it. Biological filtration is done by rock and sand and anything else that can be colonized. You are not in charge of that so to...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. Powerman
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    submitted for your approval - my sump

    Looks like a winner. Now you will have to get it fired up and check that you have enough room when the pump shuts off. The only reserve space you...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    BRS two part & ESV two part

    I know the BRS ALK is saturated. So the water can't hold anymore. The Ca is just what is needed to make it equal parts. As Predhil said, I assume the...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Texas Holey Rock sold as Live Base Rock at LFS in Minnesota

    What would be interesting would be to soak a piece of holy rock for a while, then break it apart. See how deep the water penetrates.
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Live Rock
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    Texas Holey Rock sold as Live Base Rock at LFS in Minnesota

    While we may not know the porosity of holy rock on a microscopic level, we darn sure know it is solid in the macro sense. My reef rock is chock full...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Live Rock
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    gate valve or ball valve?

    Exactly. Sorry for stating the obvious. My bulkhead drain says it will do 600 gph. I increased all my plumbing to get the most out of my 9.5 (at...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 11, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Texas Holey Rock sold as Live Base Rock at LFS in Minnesota

    Ya really it is only an opinion and basically a guess at that. While there could be plent of reasons you are good besides holy rock, I could also be...
    Post by: Powerman, Nov 11, 2009 in forum: Live Rock
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