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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Controllers

    I have the RKL L3 and love the thing. It does all I need it to and more. If I ever want to upgrade DA gives you a credit towards their Elite unit and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 13, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    anti syphon hole in return line

    Yes. I see two problems. One is the standpipe is tpp low and will backsiphon until it is exposed to atmosphere. Move it up so the water only has to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 13, 2010 in forum: I made this!
  3. AZDesertRat
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    high performance 4-stage spectrapure proplus RO/DI

    Wish I did, I'm just a worker bee.:computer:
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 13, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Return Pump question

    Ocean Runner or Eheim, either an OR 3500 or 6500 or Eheim 1262. Better pumps than Mags. If you like the Octopus skimmer, you might look at the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Trouble choosing a return pump.

    Sumps do not have to be noisy. Ken Stockmans standpipe is designed to fit in external overflow boxes and is quite compact. R. Durso's 180g - Ken...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Is this a good Hydrometer??

    You can get a good refractometer for around $30-$35 shipped. They start at about $20 plus shipping on ebay.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Is this a good Hydrometer??

    If you insist on a hydrometer thats the worst, look at the Instant Ocean model. I would skip the hydrometer myself, I bought a refractometer years...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    How to lower Nitrates in your tank

    Has to be freshwater and much of it does not apply to saltwater. Even then much of it is either very old and outdated or not very accurate.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. AZDesertRat
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    high performance 4-stage spectrapure proplus RO/DI

    Spectrapure is one of the oldest and most trusted names in the industry, most high end LFS use their equipment and do high end coffee shops. I own a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Leaky Bulkhead

    Here is a sticky I did on bulkheads for another forum: Installing Bulkhead Tips
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Sump Size

    A 135 is a 6 foot tank so I would probably go with a standard 4 foot 55 or 60 gallon myself. I have a 5 foot 100 gallon with a 3 foot 30 gallon under...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    anti syphon hole in return line

    Post your pics on something like www.photobucket.com then link to them. Click on the little postcard looking icon above and it will load them for you.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Overflow Standpipes

    Sounds to me like you are headed for disaster with two overflows, two sumps and two returns, you will never ever get things balanced out. No two...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    anti syphon hole in return line

    Do you have a picture of your plumbing? That would help us help you. Overflows and returns should not be an issue if plumbed correctly, no drilled...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Which size return pump?

    I am not a fan of Mag pumps due to heat, power consumption and noise issues but I would think something like an OceanRunner 2500 or Eheim 1260 would...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  16. AZDesertRat
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    how can i tell if my test kits are ok?

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/water-chemistry/those-who-use-api-test-kits-fyi-48335.html
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Overflow Standpipes

    It still should not vary, if it does you are getting a flushing action which should not be. The level in the box should be constant too. Its air...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Overflow Standpipes

    Slip fit. I use all thread x thread bulkheads but for my vertical standpipe I screwed a 1" MIPx slip male adapter into the bulkhead then slip the PVC...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    anti syphon hole in return line

    Raise your returns so they are just under the surface and will be exposed to atmosphere with just a slight backflow. No holes to clean and an air gap...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Overflow Standpipes

    I use Ken Stockmans standpipes but stick a needle type airline valve in the cap to regulate the air flow. If the sucking sound gets too loud stick a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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