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  1. Powerman
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    Refugium, skimmer or standard filter

    OK, but you are the one that brought up the subject. I just felt the statement needed some explaining. And skimmers benefit small systems just the...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    Getting ready to order power heads and return pump. Please help

    A 7 will not do. At 3-4 feet a 9.5 will be good. Mags are good pumps that are reasonable priced. Better pumps will cost you more. Ehiem 1262s run...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Need some skimmer suggestions

    Seriously... you will be OK short term. Get it running. Do water changes keep some fish alive, and start your upgrade. Get some live rock in there....
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  4. Powerman
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    Refugium, skimmer or standard filter

    That's pretty much a false statement. The study that I think you are referencing states such numbers. However, never has any skimmer claimed to be...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    I hate my power company, about ready to give up.

    I can guarantee you every single power company has clauses in their contracts that they explicitly do not cover anything with a power surge or power...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Need some skimmer suggestions

    awesome. Least you won't feel bad when you set it on fire.;D
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  7. Powerman
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    Need help improving my tank.

    Well this is my opinion... other may have theirs.... Go to Bulk Reef Supply... learn them, live them, love them. For serious tank it is the most cost...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Need help improving my tank.

    Two part is a system mixed up where two equal parts are put in for Ca and Alk once levels are where you want then. Corals take up Ca and Alk in equal...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. Powerman
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    Need some skimmer suggestions

    Yes they do. But think of it as a tweak and not a fudamental design change. I would get one if it were me... but you can still out perform a crappy...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  10. Powerman
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    Which skimmer for a 120 w/ 40sump

    Bubble Magus performs well, but it is a budget skimmer. ATB is top of the ine. There is plenty in between. BM uses Atman pumps which are OK, but...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Need some skimmer suggestions

    If you are not a member of a local reef club, become one. You can probably pick something up less than that to get you by. A SRO 3000 would be...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Need help improving my tank.

    So then your nutrients are pretty low... I mean they don't seem to be a problem. Chem pure has carbon in it and DI resin. Never saw the point....
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    With Surface Agitation, comes film

    Any current is going to push film around. Surface agitation is quite overrated IMO. You woun't notice one bit of difference in PH from it. It...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Need some skimmer suggestions

    Just go on Craigs List or to your local reefers and buy some cheap used skimmer to get you by. It won't break you and you will be better oof getting...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  15. Powerman
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    Need help improving my tank.

    So how long are you running your medias? The GFO, carbon and Chemipure?
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Need help improving my tank.

    Most times crushed coral is a bad idea. However, if it is not broken you do not necessarily need to change it. CC will lead to elevated nitrates. You...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Need some skimmer suggestions

    There simply isn't a skimmer that will span that range. They can only reasonably span about 2x the volume. Outside of that it will run like crap. You...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Skimz skimmers

    What size tank?
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    buying skimmer tomorrow

    That's cool. I have added sand to my system before. Total white out for a few hours. Skimmer is full of powder for days till is all gets cycled...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    buying skimmer tomorrow

    Skimmers are no different than running with or without mechanical filters. So do some don't. A natural reef is some of the most nutrient deficient...
    Post by: Powerman, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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