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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/DI water ph is 9.5!!!

    Certain DI resins can and do have an effect on pH so its best to stick with a trusted source and blend of mixed bed resins, too much cation or anion...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: ASAP
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    TDS Meter Failure?

    Typically a dual inline TDS meter on an RO/DI system reads the post RO membrane and final treated water (RO/DI) not the tap or source water so your...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Seeding sponge filters

    I have at least one in my sump at all times so I can set my QT up at a moments notice whenever the need arises. A few hours is not going to give you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/DI water ph is 9.5!!!

    The pH of RO/DI is not easily measured and means nothing. There are too few ions to measure so is not accurate. It is basically neutral and will...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: ASAP
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    Protein skimmer break in

    The "seasoning" of a skimmer is done in th emain system as its a slime or bacteria coating you need that is not available in a bucket of water. You...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    reef keeper lite L1

    You can get the Lite for $95 at Bulk Reef Supply when they are in stock. The problem with upgrading to the Elite its hard to sell anything used since...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. AZDesertRat
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    reef keeper lite L1

    You can control your lights, fans or chiller, heater, pumps, powerheads on the wavemaker and have visible and audible alarms for overtemperature...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filters

    You need 3 TDS numbers to calculate your RO rejection rate (removal efficiency) and your DI condition. Tap water TDS, RO only TDS before DI and final...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Phosphate Reactors Bad?

    Try the pelletized or High Capacity versions of the GFO, they both work better than the regular granular products. Bulk Reef sells all of them.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Phosphate Reactors Bad?

    Here is a good article on Phosphate removal. Phosphate and the Reef Aquarium by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Phosphate Reactors Bad?

    Phosguard is an aluminum based product not a ferric iron product so will release contaminants when it nears exhaustion. This is one big reason its...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Heater's???????

    I have my Via Aqua plugged in to my Reefkeeper Lite so if the heater fails it will only elevate one degree before the RKL shuts it off. Nice to have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    2-Part Dosing Measurements

    I will third that recommendation. My calcium reactor is down right now so I bought the BRS bulk mix and its a snap.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Powerhead Recommendations

    The Koralia Evolutions are a great idea. They can also be added to a timer or controller in the future so will not get upgraded or thrown away later....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Phosphate Reactors Bad?

    A container of Phosban is like for a 150 gallon tank and even then it should be reduced to half that amount for the first several weeks to a few...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Prevent Sump Overflow?

    Drilled holes and check valves can and do fail even with maintenance and cleaning. It does not have to be a catastrophic failure, even a grain of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Heater's???????

    I use Via Aqua Titaniums myself. No more glass heaters or heaters with internal controls. The titaniums have seperate controllers and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Did i forget anything?

    A reliable source of RO/DI water and a TDS meter.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Phosphate Reactors Bad?

    The issue is more running too much media rather than running one at all. Its better to use a smaller amount of media and run it continosuly than to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    return pump and over flow

    You need a standpipe that maintains a preset level in the overflow or display and draws air in as it drains so it flows at maximum capacity. Without...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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