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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Temp is very very warm, running out of ideas!

    They are good for 2-3 degrees drop in about 10 gallons of water is all, they claims are inflated. A $10 clip on fan works much better.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    GFO-Carbon Reactor?

    GFO and carbon both need lower flows. Too much velocity and they grind to dust. Its best to keep them in seperate bags or reactors too since they...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Temp is very very warm, running out of ideas!

    Mini fridges do not work well since for one, the compressors are not desingmed for continous duty and two plastic tubing is a very poor conductor of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    GFO-Carbon Reactor?

    The BRS reactor is way way too big for a 125 gallon system for GFO. A full dose of GFO is 125 grams or 12 level tablespoons of GFO media and in the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Cleaning Korilla?

    Don't run it, disassemble it so the vinegar gets everywhere. You may not realise it but spinning impellers create high and low pressure areas inside...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Cleaning Korilla?

    When you add water to the vinegar you raise the pH which is exactly what you don't want to do. Straight vinegar is still acidic so works quickly but...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Cleaning Korilla?

    I use straight distilled white vinegar, no water, and it takes about an hour at most. Tear it completely apart so it gets cleaned out everywhere then...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Temp is very very warm, running out of ideas!

    I have used the Walmart clip on fans for 15 years here in Phoenix and its amazing how well they work when pointed across the length of the water...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Aqua illuminations sol

    Here is a link to my installation of two AI Sol Blues over my 60" 100G reef system. My AI Sol Super Blue Installation
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  10. AZDesertRat
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    550 gph flow too much?

    Not at all, probably not near enough.I have a 500 and a 425 in a 16G nano plus the modified AC 500 side filter/refugium and its not enough by far.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    InWatter Stingray LED Review

    I am up to 85% white, 80% royal blue and 75% blue and the Kill A Watt meter shows 122.3 watts. The corals are happy and everything looks good. My...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  12. AZDesertRat
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    High phosphates Argh!

    Foods are the major contributor of phosphates. Start very slowly with GFO as it can shock the system. The recommended full dose is 10 grams for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Auto Top Off - What's my best solution?

    I have the Spectrapure UPLC-II and its bulletproof. Its not cheap but it has features iothers don't have like an adjustable level anywhere from 1/10"...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    High phosphates Argh!

    GFO and a TLF Phosban Reactor.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Mag 9.5 Drive Pump

    All pumps have a pump curve or head curve which shows what they are capable of pumping at various heads or backpressures. You need to calculate your...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Do I need to use carbon?

    The HLLE problems are only present with massive amounts and not an issue with normal preventive levels.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    GFO leaching

    Do you siphon out any GFO dust you see when doing water changes? Get the dust out of the system ASAP.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Do I need to use carbon?

    A little carbon is very cheap insurance. I don't know why you would not use at least a small amount 24/7?
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Which RO/DI Filters

    Thats the same one that is at the top of the sales flyer I linked to. Its a great deal considering what replacement parts cost. You will also find...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    pvc leak

    In a month you will have fish, fix it correctly now while its an easy fix. You will put it off until its a major problem otherwise, it always happens...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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