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  1. AZDesertRat
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    RO DI procedure, best and easiest?

    Flush valves have no proven or documented value. They are more of a feel good or warm and fuzzy thing making you think you have done something....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Does anyone have this powerhead:

    The one time I heard mine making noise I found I had mistakenly plugged them in to the mechanical timer outlets on my RKL and not the solid state...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Calibrating Refractometer

    Yes it will be close enough, its the way its been done for years. I trust distilled or RO/DI water more than I do a homemade calibration solution...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Sump question

    HOB's do not make good overflow boxes. You need an internal and external box at approx the same elevation with siphon tubes or something like CPR's...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Does anyone have this powerhead:

    They're about half the size and draw and honest 6 watts on my Kill A Watt meter. The first powerheads I have owned that move sand at the opposite end...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Does anyone have this powerhead:

    Pass on the K2 and go with the new Evolutions series, they are much better pumps. I went from a K3 and two K4's to two Evo 1400s and love them. They...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Sand sifter?

    Forget the star, they are bad news. Get lots of Nassarius snails instead.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    ATO systems

    Check out the two at the top of the page here or any of their others on the main web site: SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Which ro/di should I get?

    CSP-DI is just Spectrapures name for that particular RO/DI system, just like MaxCap, Optima, Typhoon, Mighty Mite, Premium or many others in the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 5, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    COM-100 TDS EC/TDS/Temp Meter Help

    Saltwater is well over 32,000-35,000 ppm TDS so you would have to do a much bigger dilution that that. Its of no use anyway snce TDS doesn't tell you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  11. AZDesertRat
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    COM-100 TDS EC/TDS/Temp Meter Help

    Did you add water to your tank with a TDS of 499? If not where di the TDS come from? You should ALWAYS premix saltwater in a seperate container and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Return flow nil.

    Do not dilute the vinegar, it reduces its effectiveness since it raises the pH. White vinegar is about $1.50 a gallon at WalMart or the grocery and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    How much should i fed my fish.

    I feed every other day and vary the foods between PE Mysis, various frozen cubes, frozen Cyclopeeze and spirulina algae flake. I was always...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Help us build artificial reefs

    How does your project or company differ from www.reefball.org which has been around for years? I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with John...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Return flow nil.

    Have you cleaned the pump and return piping? I would disassemble the pump end and soak it in undiluted distilled white vinegar then disassemble the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Calcium Reactor Needed

    Its hard to beat a Geo reactor. www.geosreef.com .
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    How much do you spend on RO/DI water?

    Nothing comes close to having your own RO/DI unit and making your own water. That way you have ultimate control over its quality and I have done many...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    What do you think looks better?

    I prefer a canopy tall enough to keep reflected light out of the room. Its much easier on the eyes when you don't have the glare of a light fixture...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    overflow and return bulkheads

    You might find something useful in my Bulkhead Sticky. Installing Bulkhead Tips
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 1, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    What do you add to your water for corals

    If you have not tested your water in 4 months you should not be adding anything, even two part as you have absolutely no idea what your demands are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 31, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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