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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Canisters, PowerHeads and live Rock

    There are several hand on type skimmers on the market but most are for smaller systems, 90G may push some of them to their limits. I am a fan of the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Feeding!!!!

    If you have sufficient live rock and/or a deep sand bed your system should be able to process the extra load no problem. I have 330 lbs of Southdown...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Pump for refugium

    Yes, I use a 1/2" ball valve to control flow to the refugium. This is an old pic but should give you an idea. [IMG]
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Pump for refugium

    I split the flow coming from my overflow so a portion leads to the refugium so no additional pumps are needed. Some do similar but feed the refugium...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Feeding!!!!

    I feed probably 5 times a week, skipping a day here and there. I was always taught to consider a fishes stomach to be about the same size as its eyes...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Canisters, PowerHeads and live Rock

    The rock should be fine in the 55 as long as you keep the water temperature, pH and salinity where it should be. Get a saltwater test kit like the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    cleaning up a used tank

    Common distilled white vinegar is a very good tool for saltwater use. I use it straight for cleaning equipment like tanks, filters and powerheads, it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI units vs TAP water.

    Water reports are rough guides. Remember that report is a snapshot in time. Its what was present in that particular sample at that moment. It is not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI units vs TAP water.

    Aerating tap water does not remove much, only volatiles like chlorine which can be removed with a simple carbon cartridge. Chemicals like Prime don't...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Tap or RO Water? Which do you use? Results?

    Yep, the 20th post in this thread has pics of my tanks. Here are a few more. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The last pic was my previous dual membrane...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI units vs TAP water.

    Call Spectrapure and ask them how many requests they get for RO/DI units in New York state alone. I think you will be horrified. It's so bad in NY...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Tap or RO Water? Which do you use? Results?

    I try to be nice! Its just water has been my career for 35 years now and its so easy and inexpensive to do things right. We strive for the best...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Tap or RO Water? Which do you use? Results?

    Absolutely. I am a certified water treatmement plant operator and supervisor and travel all over the country training operators, writing O&M manuals...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Chloramine VS. DI Resin In Your RO/DI Filter

    Everything you need for chloramines is right here: SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off Too many vendors concentrate on the carbon...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Where does head start?

    Is it plumbed correctly with the flow going in through the center and out the side so it flows bottom up and lifts the media? Also start out with...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Coralife Pure-Flo II RO Units

    Coralife units are very low quality, lots of complaints of leaks, poor performance, short life etc. I would also stay away from ebay. There are a ton...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Tap or RO Water? Which do you use? Results?

    Tap water is inconsistent at best. Its a crap shoot and not worth the risk. 100% RO/DI from day one. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI units vs TAP water.

    Tap water is a no no. I am a serious reefer and also a water professional with 35 years experience in commercial, industrial and municipal water and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    rowaphos vs brs gfo high capacity

    You would have to be a scientist to see a difference. Most GFOP and GFH products come from the same supplier/manufacturer in Germany. Some have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 14, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI unit suggestions

    Neither. Take a look at the Pro Plus or MaxCap here, SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off both blow the others away easily. At only...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 14, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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