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  1. AZDesertRat
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    algae growing on substrate

    How long has the system been set up, what do you have for circulation, inhabitants, how much live rock, is it a deep sand bed or decorative sand bed,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    need advice on aquarium stand

    I use fans for all cooling. I used to have a 1/4 HP chiller but through proper placement and orientation of fans in the canopy and a clip on fan over...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    saltwater for a QT?

    Yes there could be. I usually am QTing new purchases before I put them in my display so I am more concerned about what they may be carrying not my...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    saltwater for a QT?

    I always use fresh saltwate rin a QT to lessen the chance of transferring something to the QT. I keep a new sponge in my sump at all times that fits...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    need advice on aquarium stand

    I leave the back of my stands open for circulation, the humidity really builds up if you don't. The power strips are mounted horizontally up high...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    new filter

    I think you may be getting questionable advice at best. Many many reef hobbyists and professionals alike have a much different opinion and have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: Refugium
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    new filter

    What you have is a typical wet/dry filter with bio balls. In stock form they are not generally recommended for a reef system but it can be converted...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Tank overhang

    I have added wood trim around the edges of a stand to support the extra overhang. 3/4" plywood is a good sturdy material for a tank base too.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Just got my 1st RO/DI unit quick ?'s

    All Spectrapure RO/DI units come new with a printed manual which contains these directions. if you did not get the manual, print the one MoJoe linked...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Just got my 1st RO/DI unit quick ?'s

    The RO/DI unit is not quite plug and play, if you will take just a few minutes to do a few things spelled out in the written manual that comes with...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    TDS readings!!!!

    Already answered above, cut it to 2" with a sharp razor blade and re test.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    TDS readings!!!!

    Yep. If you have flushed the system for 3-5 gallons then the membrane should be well soaked. If thats the case then trim the restrictor using a sharp...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    TDS readings!!!!

    No problem, we all have lapses of memory at times! Thats one drawback of the inlines, they are dedicated probes. One nice feature of the MaxCap is it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    TDS readings!!!!

    If you bought the ProPlus with the inline TDS meter you are looking at the post RO TDS on the in side and post DI or final treated TDS on the out...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    How big of a hole?

    Just keep the return close to the surface and maintain a little extra room in the sump and forget about both check valves and drilled holes. Both...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Where to buy 1.5" Threaded Bulkheads?

    My 100G has five 1" bulkheads, overflow, return, a suction and two discharges for a closed loop. Probably the most common size.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Which RODI part needs to be replaced first?

    Thats much better for the RO TDS. The DI is still in need of replacement, actually past the point of needing it. What many people don't realize is DI...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Which RODI part needs to be replaced first?

    Plumbing directly to a sump or tank is highly discouraged, timer or not. I also hate float valves as they fail just like toilet or swamp cooler...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Where to buy 1.5" Threaded Bulkheads?

    I buy a lot of my plumbing supplies from www.customaquatic.com in the San Diego area because they also carry black PVC parts which look nice inside...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Which RODI part needs to be replaced first?

    Let it run several minutes before sampling so the TDS creep passes and sample again to get a better reading. You will see it continue to drop for as...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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