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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Aquaclear Filter for Overflow

    No you can not. You would have to be able to perfecly match the flow rates of the two pumps and that is not possible, you would be asking for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 24, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Suggestions Please

    None compare to the Spectrapure units. They are the only manufacturer or vendor who test their membranes for both efficiency and GPD, the only one...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Suggestions Please

    You can't go wrong with the Spectrapure CSP-DI and if you want the best unit on the market bar none, the MaxCap is #1. SpectraPure Customer...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. AZDesertRat
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    ABS Plastic!!!!!!

    Obviously you did not read the last several sentences of that article, its all supposition and nothing definite. I agree when new any plastic...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Iodine?

    Ya, but by only being 31 you missed all the fun with things like undergravel filter plates, crushed coral, reverse flow filter plates, monstrous air...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Iodine?

    When you read Randys follow up article in Apr 2003 he recommends not dosing iodine as he see's no benefit to it although little research has gone on....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Iodine?

    Unclejed, you are in the minority with that opinion. I would like to hear your reasoning or rationale for your opinion if you don't mind, it would...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Iodine?

    Iodine is contained in the salt mix and is supplementing is not needed, I would actually highly discourage it as it is the single most misused...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Do I really need carbon in my filter?

    Carbon is one of the best things you can do for your tanks stability and water quality. It removes the yellow cast to the water often found in...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    light timer( light schedule)

    I usually stagger mine, actinic, daylight, actinic, daylight, with a daylight being the closest one to the front so it can penetrate down the front...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Fertilizing Coral

    10 to 20% maybe every other day for a week or so should improve things. Make sure the parameters like pH and temperature are very close though, it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Fertilizing Coral

    Do a series of water changes using RO/DI or distilled water and making sure the temperature and pH are very close to what is in the tank. You...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. AZDesertRat
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    light timer( light schedule)

    Probably but it should be labelled an appliance timer and not just a light timer in my experience. The appliance timers can take a higher surge or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Fertilizing Coral

    Those will all get what they need when you feed the fish and inhabitants. Make sure the frogspawn is not close to any other corals, it has long...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Fertilizing Coral

    You are correct. Feeding is usually not necessary and most are filter feeders and get what they need from the water column, not foods. Supplementing...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di filter replacement

    I would, the cost of a new membrane which should last 5 years or longer with proper care is much less than a couple DI replacements which may last...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Now or later?

    For fish only or FOWLR systems I used normal fluorescent shop light fixtures with upgraded bulbs for years. Very inexpensive and two fixtures fit...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  18. AZDesertRat
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    ABS Plastic!!!!!!

    Schedule 80 PVC is gray but is not electrical conduit which is not pressure rated. Sch 80 is heavy wall pressure rated water pipe.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Wave Maker or Vortech?

    Two powerheads is usually sufficient when sized properly, it also gives you the option of putting them on a wavemaker or controller. I would...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Chicago Water

    With RO/DI you really do get what you pay for and cheap is just that. The Spectrapure units are normally $100 more than they are in this sale...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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