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  1. AZDesertRat
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    another RO waste water ques.

    Yes and that is exactly how Spectrapure plumbs their 180 GPD dual membrane RO/DI as do others. They take the waste from the first membrane and feed...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 20, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    2 part dosing vs. Reactors

    Thats basically the same advice used when setting up a calcium reactor. Set it to the recommended bubble count and drip rate and monitor for at least...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 20, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI unit

    Talk to the folks at Spectrapure. They have a sale going on right now with their PrtoPlus RO/DI $100 off retail. They also offer faucet adapters and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 19, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    step by step pics of ro/di install

    Pressurized RO systems are mainly for drinking water and are not recommended for RO/DI for a reef system due to accumulated TDS in the pressure tank...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    step by step pics of ro/di install

    Yes it is 4 gallons of waste for every 1 gallon of treated water, this is the industry standard. It sounds wasteful but in reality you send more down...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    step by step pics of ro/di install

    A normal waste ratio is 4:1 for almost all units, this ensures the membrane stays well flushed of built up solids. RO brine or waste will be 20 to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Anti Siphon Hole is making my overflow too loud!

    As long as your return is close to the surface and you have sufficient room in your sump a drilled hole is not needed or wanted. I have never had any...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Hooking up an RO/DI unit

    Every possible hook up scenario you could imagine is listed right here: HOOK UP DIAGRAMS
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    What RO/DI unit to buy?

    Spectrapure by far. 25 years in the industry and still going strong, they must be doing something right! I have owned 3 of theirs now after owning...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Tlf phosban reactor

    Phosban reactors come with a ball valve to adjust flows so using a pump or powerhead slightly larger than suggested is no ta problem, just vale it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 16, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    aiptasia or majano anemone??

    2 or 3 should work, that way if for some reason they don't eat them you are not out much. I never keep more than 3 or 4 at a time. You should see a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 16, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Tlf phosban reactor

    Yep, as I said before mix them together, they will stratify on their own.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    aiptasia or majano anemone??

    There are always some that are hrd to get at with treatments. I would go with Peppermints first as a natural treatment, they are inexpensive and work...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Test Kits, Regimen & Supplements?

    About the only parameters that will change with lighting cycles or time will be pH and temperature. pH usually drops at night. Skimmers react with...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Water Ionizers?

    Ya and they improve your gas mileage, extend oil changes, cure your arthritis and many other bogus claims.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Test Kits, Regimen & Supplements?

    For testing i use API for the basics like ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. For calcium, magnesium and alkalinity I use Salifert. For supplements and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  17. AZDesertRat
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    rinsing with tap?????

    If its live rock rinse only with saltwater, fresh water will kill the bacteria. I am a big proponent of doing things right from the beginning so I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  18. AZDesertRat
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    aiptasia or majano anemone??

    They do look like aiptasia, mojanos have more bulbous tips and those look more pointed. I have never had any aiptasia no matter the size that...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Tlf phosban reactor

    I mix the two together. The foam discs are so coarse they don't trap any fines anyway. The media will stratify or layer on its own according to the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 14, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Sps and a carbon reactor?

    All the iodine you need is in your salt mix. It is also one of the most misused additives around and very very easy to overdose. Toss it or use it as...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 14, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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