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  1. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di

    Nothing mentioned even comes close to Spectrapure units. Spectrapure is also a Sponsor of this forum and beter yet is having a huge Customer...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 25, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    feeding daily VS every other day

    I feed about 5 times a week, skipping a day here and there. I rotate between frozen PE Mysis, Cyclopeeze, spirulina algea and flake.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 25, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI plumbing?

    It should work fine. A 10' vertical lift is only a 4 psi drop in pressure. Mine is out in my garage and I have it plumbed 30 or 40 feet horizontally...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 25, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Vinegar

    It'll work. all you need is the low pH and it should still have that.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 24, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. AZDesertRat
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    return pump for my setup??

    How do they rate the flow of their overflow boxes? If the PF-xxx means gallons per hour then you probably need the PF-800. Its good to slightly...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Do I need to dose top up water?

    I always top off with straight RO/DI and then dose seperately only if test kits indicate its needed. Its usually taken care of with water changes and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    return pump for my setup??

    The 1048 is too small but Eheims are good pumps. The 1048 only delivers 158 GPH at 0' head and only pumps up 4'11" high so will be delivering almost...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Water Control

    The way you are doing it will never work and is a flood waiting to happen. One pump will always outrun the other, even if they are exactly the same...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Water Control

    Explain the two pumps again? It makes no sense to me. Its impossible to balance two pumps so they pump precisely the same amount so you may be...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Canisters, PowerHeads and live Rock

    Temperature shouldn't effect an empty tank.Tie it down good so it doesn't shift.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Canisters, PowerHeads and live Rock

    Ray, 1. Prefilters and carbons are recommended to be changed every 6 months. Disinfect the system at the same time following the vendors directions....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Water Control

    FIRST THING, get rid of the brass gate valve immediately!!! Brass contains copper and will kill your tank. use PVC valves and a ball valve is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  13. AZDesertRat
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    how to fix a problem with TAP water.??

    I would. No amount of water changes will ever remove all the tap water. Start it out right from the beginning. Don't get in a hurry on any step of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI units vs TAP water.

    You have no control over things like this: [IMG] Or this: [IMG] Or this: [IMG] Or even this in Atlanta GA recently where the entire treatment...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    2 part dosing vs. Reactors

    Using a pH controller really simplified my reactor. Set it and forget it almost. I think where most people have trouble adjusting reactors is they...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI units vs TAP water.

    Its only a matter of time. Not if, but when. Tap water is inconsistent and will bite you every time, guaranteed. Try RO/DI and you'll never turn...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI units vs TAP water.

    You will never eliminate all the effects of the tap water no matter how many water changes you do. Many contaminants get into the rocks and sand and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Units

    Tatted, I would ask them to eliminate the 5 micron carbon block and replace the 5 micron prefilter with a 1 micron or less. You should not have to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Units

    Answered in your other thread here: http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/canisters-powerheads-live-rock-74449-4.html
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Canisters, PowerHeads and live Rock

    H2o Science is the ebay arm of PurelyH20 who sponsors many of the reef forums. Most anything is better than a Coralife unit, they are pretty low...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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