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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Wave Maker or Vortech?

    I have two Evo 1400's and my return goes through a OM Squirt two way for an additional 800 or so GPH in a 100G 60" reef system. The Evos can move...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Chicago Water

    I agree, anemones need a well established stable system, no less than 6 months and probably closer to a year. I was referring to the CSPDI which is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Chicago Water

    RO or RO/DI is not as simple as a Brita or pur filter, you must force water under pressure through a sediment filter, carbon block filter, then a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    light timer( light schedule)

    I like my lights to be on for a couple hours before I get home from work so the corals are all opened up and happy when I get home. I usually get...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Now or later?

    My first tank 30+ years ago was a 55 and i did not keep it for long, it was too limiting with its shallow front to back depth and limited the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    light timer( light schedule)

    Mke sure you get the heavy duty 15 amp appliance timers like this one: GE - Lamp and Appliance Timer ( NEW ) - Listing # 7944473 They will be...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    ABS Plastic!!!!!!

    There is nothing wrong with using ABS plastic pipe and fittings in a reef system. Its not that ABS is not safe for drinking, it is not a pressure...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Wave Maker or Vortech?

    The Koralia Evolutions are much much smaller then the previous K models, draw less then half the power and have a nicer mounting system. 6 months or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Why RO\DI?

    Not really a good idea. They use a booster pump to overcome household water pressure and inject the brine or waste into your hot water heater. Not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Wave Maker or Vortech?

    I went with Koralia Evolutions 1400's and a Reefkeeper Lite controller. I have heard many wonderful things about the Vortec but you also hear and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    RO systems

    The Spectrapure CSP-DI is head and shoulders above either of your other choices. There really is no comparison when you consider what it comes with...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Why RO\DI?

    Wow. Expensive. Watts Premier is about a mile from my house and sells similar units for about a third of that or less. They have been very helpful...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Why RO\DI?

    Is it a hobyist grade TDS meter or a resistivity/conductivity meter? TDS meters are not sensitive enough on the low end. If anything try using a HM...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Rubbermaid/Top Off Container... reef safe?

    A lot of the phosphate problems are just hearsay. I have a friend who owns a plastic molding plant here in Phoenix and does contract work for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Why RO\DI?

    If you are getting 1-2 TDS with RO onoy you have very low TDS to begin with. Its also important to note some things do not measure well with a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Rubbermaid/Top Off Container... reef safe?

    I use a 23 gallon Rubbermaid recycling can for my top off and a 30 gallon Rubbermaid Roughneck for my water changes, no problems.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    UV sterilizer are they worth having...

    For a fish only system I swear by them, for a reef they are detrimental, they kill the foods lower life forms need to survive and thats a necessary...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Why RO\DI?

    RO/DI is more pure than distilled. The reason we use it is consistency, when you have you own RO/DI you have ultimate control of your water quality...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    home remedies

    Distilled white vinegar in a syringe. Its works the same as lemon juice or kalk paste by burning them with a big pH change.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: ASAP
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    Is it time to stop buying water?

    If your RO/DI has an ASOV (auto shutoff valve) you could do a simple float valve ($15 or so for a decent one) in your RO/DI storage container or can....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 15, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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