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  1. azjohnny
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    Someone with a SRO 3000INT or SRO5000INT measurements please...

    I have a 5000int in a 75 gal sump for my 180 gal FOWLR that houses 2 Triggers and a grouper, a bio pellet reactor and feed pretty heavy (...
    Post by: azjohnny, Feb 21, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  2. azjohnny
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    Return pump advise for 180 gallon

    With my 180 I run about 500 gph thru the sump ( about 3x the DT turnover). Getting a return pump that will do 800- 1000 gph at 0 ft of head would be...
    Post by: azjohnny, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. azjohnny
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    Sump/display turnover rate

    I have tried high flow (10x) through the sump all the way down to about 1x and i feel 3x is just about right, I like to match the water draw of the...
    Post by: azjohnny, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. azjohnny
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    Skimmer not working as well as it should?...

    I drop about 8oz of hot RO/DI water in the air silencer of my SRO and it gets pulled into the airline and volute area, I do this on a weekly basis as...
    Post by: azjohnny, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  5. azjohnny
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    Upgrading to a 265 Need Skimmer Feedback

    I haven't tried this but a wet/dry with a bio pellet reactor could be very effective
    Post by: azjohnny, Feb 7, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  6. azjohnny
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    Skimmer Advise - 90 Gallon Build

    You can run an external skimmer in your sump, that way you don't have to worry about the collection cup over flowing
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  7. azjohnny
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    Time to replace RODI filters.

    I replace my sediment and carbon block every 12 months, membrane every 24 months and DI when ever the TDS gets above 1ppm (usually every 6 months)....
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 21, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. azjohnny
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    Dual or single over flow

    800gph through a 1" drain will sound like a toilet and order to make the drain quiet I would run 300 gph for each 1" drain
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: Fish Tank Brands and Kits
  9. azjohnny
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    Looking for help in selecting a quiet skimmer for 120g tank

    For a decent skimmer you will be spending at least $400, you will want a 8" body skimmer with at least 800lph of air intake. My suggestions are...
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 19, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  10. azjohnny
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    can having a protien skimmer to big hurt

    When you lose the foam head it is a sign the skimmer has caught up to the bioload, if your skimmer is always producing skimmate it has not caught up...
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 16, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  11. azjohnny
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    can you paint hob overflow box

    FYI to make Rustoleum rust proof they add Chromium to the paint and that is a heavy metal and I would stay away from that!
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. azjohnny
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    Filter Sock Poll

    I have used vinegar in the past, but IMO you dont need either bleach or vinegar Bleach is more of a whitener, that is why most toilet bowl cleaners...
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. azjohnny
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    can having a protien skimmer to big hurt

    Depends on what you are keeping....if you are keeping softies that like the water a little dirty you could over skim but I am in the camp of you cant...
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  14. azjohnny
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    bio pellet tumbling

    My first try with BPs was with a TLF 550 reactor, I always had an issue with the reactor with media being unbalanced whether it was GFO, GAC or BPs...
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. azjohnny
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    My New Reactor!

    You can embed a video by up loading to you tube and once its on youtube, click on the "Share" box and one of your options will be the link to embed...
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. azjohnny
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    Calling all skimmer gurus!

    Typically fuges require slower flow than what would go in the rest of the sump. I would have the drain flow into the 1st section where the skimmer is...
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  17. azjohnny
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    Calling all skimmer gurus!

    Not sure about the pump but I would expect 150-200gph water draw with the skimmer. IMO you should have no more than 250gph going through your sump. I...
    Post by: azjohnny, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  18. azjohnny
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    180g filtration ?

    Bio balls are very efficient when it comes to breaking down ammonia, nitrates is the final step. But in the low oxygen areas of liverock there is...
    Post by: azjohnny, Dec 31, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. azjohnny
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    can someone help me with my overflow box

    if you are not the handy type you can just place a Maggie Muffler on the top of the PVC pipe going to the bulkhead
    Post by: azjohnny, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. azjohnny
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    180g filtration ?

    My advice.....remove the bioballs and instead of the HOB overflow drill your tank and either go with a corner box(s) or 1 or 2 glass holes overflows,...
    Post by: azjohnny, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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