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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Newb looking for advise/input

    You are going way too fast. Fish and CUC crews shouled never be added until the initial cycle has been witnessed. You are now exposing the fish and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI replacements

    No need. The prefilter and carbon have absolutely noting to do with final water quality, they are there to protect the RO membrane which is the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI replacements

    Just because your TDS is 0 does not mean the membrane is good, it means the DI is good. Many people often overlook the RO membrane performance which...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    can i use tap water?

    Nowhere near it, thats just a little over the national average of 250. Phoenix is between 500 and 1500 depending on where you are in the Valley. Mine...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: Salt
  5. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI replacements

    Probably just the prefiler and carbon. A TDS meter will tell you if the membrane is in ned of replacement. You need three TDS readings to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Hang on overflow

    A 500 GPH pump will probably be close with the additional head from the vertical distance between the sump and display. You should always install a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/do connection question

    I use the garden hose adapter and a brass hose wye on the cold water line to my washing machine for my reef RO/DI system in the garage and the self...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/do connection question

    For years the self piercing saddle valves were all we had and they work fine as long as you exercise them once in awhile to keep the small hole open...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Questions about rinsing sand.

    Read the artices from Dr. Ron Shimek, do not rinse sand if it is intended to be a fully functioning deep sand bed 4-6" deep. The fines are a very...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Questions about rinsing sand.

    If you are wanting a functioning DSB you want the fines, they support the most bacteria due to their surface area. The milkshake effect is temporary...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    can i use tap water?

    As a plant operator and supervisor by profession, even if the water leaves the plant in peak condition that does not prevent degredation in the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: Salt
  12. AZDesertRat
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    RO DI procedure, best and easiest?

    I use the 1/4" version found here: Solenoid Valve Controller by SpectraPure It includes high quality high and low float switches, a solenoid and a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    RO DI procedure, best and easiest?

    The final RO/DI water should be the same either way if you have a good DI filter. If you made it manually you would see a slight increase in DI resin...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Closed Loop help + advice!

    No there are none that would be affordable. It would have to be DC powered so you could vary the voltage easily or be run by an AC variable frequency...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Why do I fear SUMPS :)?

    A properly designed sump is not a flood risk in any way shape or form. NEVER, EVER rely on check valves or drilled holes to stop a flood, the key is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    What should I test after livestock additions?

    If you are using RO/DI water and feed sensibly it will take a while for phosphates to build up. I would start testing a few months before you intend...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Sump flow?

    I prefer staying around the 5x the display volume for a return rate but it also depends on the size and configuration of your sump and refugium. If...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Top-offs during cycle

    Yes, top off with plain RO/DI.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  19. AZDesertRat
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    What should I test after livestock additions?

    2in10 nailed it.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Closed Loop help + advice!

    Most pumps with the exception of small powerheads are limited to about 6 starts per hour so they do not build up heat in the windings. Why not use...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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