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  1. AZDesertRat
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    PVC Question

    Use threaded fittings, then it can be disassembled, reconfigured, reused etc over and over with no leakage. I always use thread by thread bulkheads...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Whats your secret ???

    I prefer a calcium reactor for its simplicity, set it and forget it. I also use GFO and carbon in reactors, thats it.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Testig UV Sterilizer

    UV kills or more accurately inactivates a necessary part of the natural food chain. Big creatures eat little creatures all the way down the chain. If...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Bio Balls vs Live Rock

    Anaerobic bacteria reduce nitrates to nitrites which the are released as nitrogen gas. Aerobic bacteria like live on the hard non porous surfaces of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    All dechlorinators created equal?

    I would avoid using tap water, conditioned or not if it were me. Tap water is inconsistent at best and not suited for a reef type system....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    QT filter

    The Aquaclears work great since they use a nice simple foam block which can be kept in your sump so it it charged with bacteria all the time. Keep...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 7, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Bio Balls vs Live Rock

    True, a wet/dry is not the best filter for a reef application but you still get limited denitrification. Its much like a trickling filter in a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Bio Balls vs Live Rock

    Bio balls and live rock do not do the same thing. Bio balls are non porous plastic and only support aerobic bacteria on the surface. Live rock, even...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    trying to figure out the return pump...

    1600 GPM is way too much for a 25G sump or refugium. You need to look at velocities or flows through the refugium in your case. For a 25 I would look...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    6-line wrasse flipping water out of my tank..

    I had a puffer in my old 90G system that would spit water out at me to get my attention. I would lay on a pillow on the floor in front of the tank...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Sump Plumbing Questions

    You bet. That would give you a very nice looking, functional and compact setup. The reinforced tubing can be found at any hardware store. Some carry...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Sump Plumbing Questions

    True union ball valves look like this: True Union Ball Valves 1/4" to 6" - PVC, Corzan® CPVC and PPL One reason for upsizing up to 3/4" is to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Sump Plumbing Questions

    You could also install a 3/4" true union ball valve so you only have one component but the are expensive as all get out. I refuse to spend that much...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Sump Plumbing Questions

    I would install a 1/2" x 3/4" T x T (thread by thread) reducer bushing like this on the pump discharge so you increase the size to 3/4 immediately....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Ro di site

    SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off This is their current sale flyer. The site is www.spectrapure.com They also have a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Just wondering

    There are so many different grades of stainless steel its hard to describe it in general terms. Some are only slightly "stainless" while others are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    RO/DI and water softener question

    RO membranes love water softeners, they do much of the work for them. In fact if you read the fine print, all membrane manufacturers recommend...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Just wondering

    I replaced my first titanium heater after almost 6 years use and it still looked like new. I was more concerned about the controller and temp sensor...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    How much carbon

    You will want to be careful using it in a canister filter as the flow rate may be too high and grind the carbon to dust. Carbon like GFO and other...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 28, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    is this surpant star one of the killer ones?(with pics)

    They are meat eaters but they are slow. Still does not change the fact they are predators and will eat any meaty products is they present themselves....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 28, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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