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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Which RODI part needs to be replaced first?

    298 is just slightly above the national average of about 250. Not that bad really. mine is usually over 800, never ever drops below 500, and can get...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Which RODI part needs to be replaced first?

    How long did you let the RO run? You may be seeing the effects of TDS creep if it did not run long enough. Do you have a pressure tank? Where did...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Which RODI part needs to be replaced first?

    Remove the prefilter and carbon(s). Add 3 spoonfulls of regular unscented bleach to the first housing, no more than that as bleach is a very strong...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Which RODI part needs to be replaced first?

    A couple of quick tips on TDS meter usage. I always use a nice clean clear glass drinking water glass with absolutely no soap residue or water spots...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Which RODI part needs to be replaced first?

    The prefilter and carbon(s) need to be replaced every 6 months and the system should be disinfected at this time. The RO membrane should last 3+/-...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Seabae Anemone - Good or Bad?

    I have both, the Seabae being about 20 years old and the RBTA's and all its many offspring starting about 6 years ago. Both can be tempermental at...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Where to buy 1.5" Threaded Bulkheads?

    Not sure where you are located by Ryan Herco has offices all over California and stocks all sizes. Ryan Herco Flow Solutions
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Benefits of a 90 gallon vs 75 gallon saltwater

    Same footprint but the extra height and water volume are big plusses.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Reef Keeper Lite Level 3

    I went with the Level 3 myself. They have a newer SL2 module that offers salinity and is not offered with the L3 package but it did not interest me...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 25, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Evaporation Rate & ATO?

    Plumbing a RO/DI direct to a sump or tank is not recommended and highly discouraged. If the float valve or switch fails you flood your system with...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 25, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Overflow not large enuff for Pump

    Recirculating water back to the sump is very inefficient. You would be best to install a valve on the discharge side of the pump and throttle or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 23, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Seabae Anemone - Good or Bad?

    I have had one since 1990 and its still doing great but that is probably not the norm.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 22, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Aquarium Spray Paint!!

    Don't waste your time, if it takes sandpaper to remove it, it has adhered to the plastic and will stay there. Plastic is an easy thing for paints to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: ASAP
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    A few basic set up questions..

    No, chemical treatments do not equal or even come close to RO or RO/DI water no matter what the source is. My advice is always to use RO/DI from the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Aquarium Spray Paint!!

    I wouldn't worry about it. Once paint is dry it should not be a problem, its the volatiles or solvents that act as carriers when it is wet that are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: ASAP
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    How much should i feed?

    I was always taught to consider a fishes stomach to be about the size of its eyes and feed accordingly. I feed frozen mysis and flake spirulina algae...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: Fish Food
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    How Often Do You Feed ?

    100G with two clowns, a yellow tang, foxface rabbitfish and purple pseudochromis, I feed 3 to 4 times a week skipping a day here and there. Most of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: Fish Food
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    Reef Keeper lite L3

    I have the L3 and love it. Learning to program it was tricky at first but once I did a few pumps and lights it became familiar and is now easy....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Anti Siphon Hole is making my overflow too loud!

    30 gallons per inch? How tall is your tank, 7"? (Looking at your signature it says 200 gallons so 30Gx7"=210 gallons). Say its the average 24" high...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    another RO waste water ques.

    There are not any where no water is wasted, thats not possible. There are some which reduce the waste such as the UHE, others that claim to reduce...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 20, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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