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  1. AZDesertRat
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    hydor smartwave and koralia 1 12v

    Isn't the Smartwave 120v AC? I think it is meant for the Evolutions series.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Waste water uses??

    Whatever you use the brine or waste for, make sure you follow your local plumbing codes and the UPC to prevent backsiphonage or backflows and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Waste water uses??

    It gets recharged into the aquifer or treated and reused in most cases so its not really wasted. We are using the same water that was on Earth a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 16, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Waste water uses??

    I wouldn't. The TDS in the RO waste is 20 to 25% higher than your tap water was to begin with so not really suitable for anything in the reef system.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 16, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    plumbing help

    Here is a start: http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/bulkhead-installation-tips-111422.html
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 16, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Any reccomendations for a 90 Gal inside tank powerhead?

    LPS, Large Polyp Stony corals. SPS, Small Polyp Stony corals.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Any reccomendations for a 90 Gal inside tank powerhead?

    I have two Koralia Evolutions 1400's in a 100G 60" long tank and they flow is great. I would not go any smaller than the 1050's in your tank and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Circulation Pump

    The 1 and 2 are older generation Koralias. They new style are the Evolutions in sizes like Nano 230 and 425, then the Evo 550, 750, 1050 and 1400....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    few questions

    You can use a RO/DI portable. Make sure when it is disconnected that the housings still have water in them, try to use it at least every 10-14 days...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Return pump

    Most people will tell you 3 to 5x the display volume or in your case 375 to 625 GPH. The idea is to keep the velocity down in the sump so your...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    preventing floods

    You need to install a standpipe such as a Durso or Stockman in the overflow, this way it will never drain below the top of the standpipe. For the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    QT Corals

    I always set up a small bare bottom observation/QT tank and place the new corals on elevated eggcrate so I can treat as needed. The advantage of the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Phosban reactor?

    Phosban recators have a built in bracket so can hang on the rim of the tank or sump. If you were to place it on the floor you would need 1/2"...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    New ro/di tds out membrane 140 ?

    Sometimes that happens, membranes are man made and no one is perfect. Its nice when the vendor steps up and takes care of the situation.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Water Softener

    No it does not make it better for an aquarium. It does act as pretreatment for a RO/DI system though and will make them last longer and work better....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Automatic Top Off ATS. What's best? Need Help

    No the UPLC uses an electronic optical sensor just like the Tunze does. It has a single float switch as a high-high back up. The advantage of the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Automatic Top Off ATS. What's best? Need Help

    I use the Spectrapure UPLC-II . Similar to the Tunze but it includes a peristaltic pump and multiple levels of safety and redundancy. Its as simple...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Is this water ok?

    No. The reason well water usually tastes so good is it is high in minerals, not devoid of them like a RO/DI provides. Its the complete opposite.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    RO or DI?

    You statement that you only have a 29 gallon tank and its no big deal was the basis for my comments. It does not matter how large or small or how...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Looking for RO and possibly DI unit,..kinda confused/lost, need help deciding

    No problem, glad to help! Others helped me when I was getting started and I'm just paying it forward.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 6, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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