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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Is this water fine?

    Don't even consider it.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 11, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    pump???

    Eheim 1260 or Ocean Runner 2500. Much better pumps.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 11, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    setup and maintenance business

    Write and ironclad contract and have a lawyer review it. Get a hefty liability insurance policy, things are going to happen that are beyond your...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 10, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    waterflow help!?! please and thankyou

    The Evolutions powerheads are specifically designed to be used with a wavemaker or controller so it does not hurt them.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead question

    The gasket needs to be on the flange side of the bulkhead, it does not matter if its insdie or outside, just against the flange. Install the gasket...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 8, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Purchased overflow, which return pump?

    I have always used reinforced vinyl tubing for my overflow to sump plumbing since it is easily routed and does not have any sharp bends or reductions...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 6, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Purchased overflow, which return pump?

    When you leave it dry as intended, it actually vulcanizes or adheres to the surfaces and forms a bette rseal. Plus as you described, when you add...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 6, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Any arizona 3Reef members out there?

    May 12th. The AZ FRAG group meets on the opposite months at the same place and time. 2012 PROP FAQ and Auction Dates Here is the link to a local...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 3, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    skillter help plz?

    The Skilter never worked well as a protein skimmer but was an OK HOB mechanical filter. If you look on Nao Reef and Reef Central you will find many...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 3, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Any arizona 3Reef members out there?

    Lots of us. AZ FRAG and AZ PROP meet in Scottsdale once a month at Pranksters Gar and Brill Too.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 3, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Purchased overflow, which return pump?

    No silicone or lube on the gasket per my Bulkhead Tips sticky posts. Use a thread x thread bulkhead and a threaded PVC plug to lessen the fittings,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 3, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    help my bubble tip anemone

    You did not answer how old the tank is. Anemones need an established, mature system for any chance at success, at least 6 months of maturity. If not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: ASAP
  13. AZDesertRat
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    How to: sump plumbing?

    Don't be an ass.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    How to: sump plumbing?

    Good point, never restrict the overflow, it will always match the return flow when designed properly. I have seen many new reefers try to adjust flow...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    How to: sump plumbing?

    Check valves do not do well in dirty water situations. Besides that they all have some resistance to flow so add additional head to a pump that...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    How to: sump plumbing?

    Check valves can and do fail, they are not a backflow prevention device period. All it takes is one grain of sand on the seat, a piece of food, a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Purchased overflow, which return pump?

    Danner Mag Repair Just an example of the hundreds of threads out there when you research.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    How to: sump plumbing?

    No check valves! They are a flood waiting to happen and have no place in a saltwater aquarium. With a properly designed system you do not need one...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Purchased overflow, which return pump?

    I would also use a threaded bulkhead. If you do a quick search you will find a sticky thread I authored titled "Bulkhead Installation Tips". In that...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Purchased overflow, which return pump?

    The Eheim actually runs at closer to 58 watts as indicated on a Kill A Watt meter. Also throw in a couple replacement impellers on the Mag as they...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 28, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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