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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Suggestions for my new pump

    Mag pumps run hotter than most, can be quite noisy and draw more wattage than comparable pumps of the same size. I have used the Ocean Runner 3500...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 20, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Can this be correct?!?!

    I worked in a water treatment plant with its own lab at the time. I kept a 29G reef in my office and a display out front next to my Admin Assts desk.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Can this be correct?!?!

    The corals he listed are softies and LPS, most of which either like or can tolerate high nitrates, SPS would be a different story. My softie and LPS...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Can this be correct?!?!

    How overstocked is the tank with fish? What and how often does he feed? How often does he do water changes and what is the source of the water? How...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Filtering Questions for Saltwater

    Eels are carnivores and voracious eaters. They can fit about anything in their mouth. Along with that they can be very messy so good filtration is a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Filtering Questions for Saltwater

    Start by reading this through, it should answer a lot of your questions: http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.htm Eels are escape artists and not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 18, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    trying to figure out how much flwo overflow has

    Looks like you have a 1" overflow and a 3/4" return which is very common. I get right at 750-800 GPH through my 1" Stockman standpipe overflow and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    trying to figure out how much flwo overflow has

    That will make a great sump! You will love the drilled tank and internal overflow. I've had my current 100G with a custom offfset center overflow for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    trying to figure out how much flwo overflow has

    What size bulkhead and standpipe? Those are the determining factors on how much an overflow is capable of. I stay in the 5-7x display volume range...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    water flow question

    Yes, depending on your tank inhabitants and substrate if any. Soft corals like lower flows while hard stony corals like lots of flow. Sugar sized...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    tds readings ??

    If you are referring to a dual inline TDS meter then it is correct as far as the accuracy allows anyway. Inlines are normally installed with the IN...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Deep VS shallow sand bed?

    Personal preference but you do need to be aware or the potential dangers when messing with a DSB. Personally I prefer a DSB and both my current...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 9, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Bulkhead question

    I lean towards 3-5x the display volume for a return pump so you keep the velocity down in your sump and do not create microbubble issues. This also...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Overflow leaks

    I am guessing a simple DIY Stockman or Durso standpipe is your solution and a quick inexpensive fix.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Overflow leaks

    Your standpipe is too short if you leak that much back to your sump. That or your returns are too low in the tank and you are backsiphoning through...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Overflow leaks

    I'm guessing it is an internal overflow box. Again no big deal since it will only drain to the top of the standpipe before it breaks suction.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Overflow leaks

    The leaking shouldn't be an issue since the height of the standpipe is where the siphon will break and backflow stop. The overflow box level can...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    ATO Tunze Osmolator

    Check out the Spectraure UPLC-II. It is smaller, more reliable and has a bulletproof extremely adjustable persitaltic pump included.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 28, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    ATO - Opinions from experience

    Spectrapure UPLC-II, they don't come any better or more reliable. Been using one for over 6 trouble free years now and its awesome.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 28, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Spectrapure CSPDI TDS Meter Question

    I answered this in your thread on Nano Reef but here it is again: The IN probe is RO only water after it has been through the membrane and the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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