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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Koralia's 1400 too much?

    I have two 1400's on a Reefkeeper Lite in a 60", 100 gallon so they switch every 30 seconds and its awesome. Thye are the first powerheads I have had...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Up and running (Updated 10/1)

    You should not be using a fish for the cycle. A dead shrimp from the local grocery is the best method and is humane. I might look for another LFS...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    glass or acrylic

    Glass is easier to care for and does not scratch as easily. On the other hand acrylic is more clear but then again you could go Starphire glass too....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. AZDesertRat
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    MACNA2010 RO/DI Supplier Discovery saves $

    I have used PurelyH20 and recommended their units for years, they are one of my top three favorites. Their history goes back many years to a company...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Plumbing Advice for Sump Build This Weekend

    Those work OK but skip the drilled holes and just keep it close to the surface. Drilled holes are an afterthought and a way to prop up a poorly...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Resolved What to clean glass with

    Distilled white vinegar but use it straight, no dilution with water. Diluting it raises the pH and defeats its purpose. It is safe to use straight...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Plumbing Advice for Sump Build This Weekend

    On your return pump, the Mag 7, increase the size of the plumbing to 3/4" all the way. Mag pumps perform much better with oversized plumbing, in fact...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    GFO and any negative effect.

    The activated alumina products leach contaminants back into the tank when they are exhausted. The ferric oxide or iron impregnated sand products bind...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    GFO and any negative effect.

    When used as recommended there really are no drawbacks. Where you run in to problems is using too much media too fast, they recommend like a half...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Filter Help!

    Here is the best explaination of a sump I have ever found, Marc does a good job here: Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Circulation Pumps

    I have owned many oldstyle Koralias including K1, K3 and multiple K4's and never had a cover come off? Are you sure you are rotating the front on all...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Booster pump question

    Not really, you should never reduce the waste ratio to less than the recommended 4:1 regardless of pressure. With some vendors who provide fixed flow...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Booster pump question

    Booster pumps are designed for the membranes flow rate not how much you make in a day. You need the high flow pump, the low flow is for 50-60 GPD...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Tear this up please....

    I used to have lots of them on RC before parting ways with them after 7 years, being a member of Team RC and 17,000 posts. I found a few new homes I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Tear this up please....

    Being the Moderator of the Water Quality and RO/DI forums on a couple different reef sites and being in the industry as long as I have, I have plenty...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Tear this up please....

    One key point is RO/DI gives you consistency, with a properly maintained filter system you get the same quality treated water every time. Tap...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    best, quiet pump.

    The Ocean Runner 3500 or Eheim 1262 are much better pumps than the Mags. Lower heat generation, lower power consumption and much quieter. Both are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    RO/DI Filter questions

    Yes, a TDS of 1 has nothing to do with replacing the filters as I pointed out above, the TDS is determined by the membrane and DI not the other...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    RO/DI Filter questions

    TDS has nothing to do with when to replace prefilters and carbons, thats the job of the RO membrane and DI resin. Prefilters and carbons get changed...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    RO/DI Filter questions

    You are missing the point, they are not the same. Look for a hand tested and guaranteed better than 98% rejection rate RO membrane somewhere else....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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