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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Do you have to quarantine corals?

    I keep all of my new coral purchases or trades in a bare bottom QT/hospital tank for at least several days while I treat them. By using a bare bottom...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 18, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Internal or external return pump question

    I don't think there are any advantages to most external pumps unless you have very high head requirements like having your sump in a basement. Some...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 18, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    How to restore your Bubble Magus Doser

    Having used a peristaltic pump for about 7 years now I would agree on no grease on the rollers, shaft or tubing. I disassemble mine 3 or 4 times a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 15, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Return Line Check Valve

    Check valves and drilled holes are a false sense of security and really not needed. As long as your returns are close to the surface you have the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 15, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    My First RO/DI Filter/Resin change, well over 2 years!.....

    Any RO/DI shoule be capable of 0 TDS, the difference is for how long. What is your tap water TDS and your hardness? These are the two biggest factors...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Protein skimmer without sump

    Answered your questions on one of the other forums you posted on. There are pretty decent HOB skimmers but not cheap. You might watch Craigslist for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 8, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/Di resevoir ideas

    Both Marine depot and Premium Aquatics sell Spectrapure systems. They may not have the refurbs that are on sale though. I would not buy a used system...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/Di resevoir ideas

    I would not recommend storing the water outside. Temperature extremes will be an issue for the wate rquality and it will need to be tightly sealed so...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Back to Basic Water Chemistry

    Since RO and RO/DI water are so agressive, trying to get back to their natural "dirty" state, you cannot accurately test things like pH. It is for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/Di resevoir ideas

    My Spectrapure RO/DI and ATO storage are in my garage 35 feet from my display and sump in the family room. I ran a 1/4" line through the wall into...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Ball valve question.

    http://www.amazon.com/Speedfit-PPSV040808WP-4-Inch-Valve-Start/dp/B003YKF2E2/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406728832&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=1%2F4%22+PV...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Ball valve question.

    They are throw aways and not rebuildable. Do you have a small hardware store or something like Tractor Supply or a plumbing supply closer? I much...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Ball valve question.

    Thats unusual since those valves are rated for 125 psi working pressure in most cases. Must have got a bad one.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    tank temp pics added

    Ball valves work fine for throttling a return pump, it does not have to be super precise. For small reactors though a gate would be a good idea...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 18, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    tank temp pics added

    You don't want or need a pump as large as a Mag 12 for a 80G and especially with only a 20G sump, this is surely the source of your heatat 110 watts...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 18, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    tank temp pics added

    What size is your system and sump and what do you have for circulation pumps/powerheads and skimmer? The Mag 12 is known to run hot and is a pretty...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 18, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    tank temp pics added

    Some pump brands such as Mag and Quiet One do run very hot and can raise a tank temperature significantly. Others are more efficient and run much...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Need help getting started.. Old tank cleaning

    Do not even think about using tap water if you are serious about reefkeeping. Water is the single largest ingredient in a reef system and everything...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Best fan option for cooling?

    The WalMart $10 clip on fans are miracle workers.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. AZDesertRat
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    tank temp pics added

    Try the little 6" or 7" clip on fans from WalMart or the hardware store. They are two speeds and with the clip are easy to mount. 120v but they last...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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