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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Suction Cups

    If you don't plan on moving them around, put a dab of silicone caulk on them and they will stay in place.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 30, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Do you vaccuum your sand / substate ?

    If its a functioning Deep Sand Bed no. If its a shallow or decorative sand bed then yes you can. The exception is with a DSB you can vacuum the top...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 30, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    bulkhead, quick question

    It depends on the brand and schedule bulkhead but they are all larger than 1" since 1" is the inside diameter of the bulkhead and outside diameter of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 30, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Wattage consumption

    Centrifugal pumps are affected by something called the "Laws of Affinity" and are different from positive displacement pumps and other devices. I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 30, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Wattage consumption

    You can cut the wattage significantly by adding head. My OR3500 is rated at 68 watts at 0' head but it is pulling 53 watts measured on a Kill A Watt...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Wattage consumption

    By adding head you are actually reducing the wattage since it is pumping less water than it would at 0' head. Centrifugal pumps only draw the power...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    How to disinfect a tank

    I get a gallon of distilled white vinegar at the grocery, lay the tank on its side and pour in enough vinegar to cover the glass. If it has a bad...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Cycling quarantine tank

    There really is no need to cycle a QT tank. You will be doing regular water changes and adding medications that will disrupt the cycle anyway. I set...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Wave maker help?

    You plug two controllable powerheads such as Koralia Evolutions or Sicce Voyagers in to the wavemaker and it switches them back and forth. Without...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    New RO membrane

    3 to 5 gallons should be wasted before using to flush any antimicrobial treatments away. A TDS meter will tell you when you have reached your lowest...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 28, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Septic Fields & Saltwater

    The sodium in the treated or softened water would not show up on a seawater refractometer, its very low but still present. Its the salt in the brine...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 28, 2010 in forum: ASAP
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    Septic Fields & Saltwater

    There have been numerous studies on water softeners and septic systems and they are not a problem. Softeners send more salt from their backwash than...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 27, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Reverse osmosis filter.

    Contact Spectrapure directly and ask about distributors in Australia, they may have them there.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 26, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Suggestions Please

    Untitled Document RO/DI SYSTEMS Take a look at the CSP-DI it gets you a 90 GPD membrane and a dual inline TDS meter for just a bit more than the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 25, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Rookie mistake?

    Scroll down about 4 or 5 posts in this thread and read Bob Fenners take on sand dollars. UrchinSysFAQs
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    is this a good filter?

    PurelyH2o is a good vendor and the Optima series are a good value. The only way to tell if it was a good deal or not is with a TDS meter. You need to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Rookie mistake?

    One problem is there are dozens of different varieties sold as "sand sifting stars" but all are a bad choice. Most have the same diet and agin wil...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    so i may have messed up

    The PurelyH2o Optima series is a good unit. A TDS meter will tell you the condition of the membrane and DI resin, thats the only way to tell if it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Rookie mistake?

    SAY, I beg to differ and I speak from experience and it was all bad. Sand sifting stars are not detritus eaters by choice, only if and I stress only...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 22, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Rookie mistake?

    A sand sifting star is one of the worst things you can do, it will eat every live thing out of your sand and quickly starve. They are NOT detritus...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 22, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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