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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Learned something new

    Pressure and flow are two seperate things not related to each other. A pump can produce gobs of volume but little head(pressure) or vice versa...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 8, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    is black PVC pipe aquarium safe?

    Its not real common, kind of like trying to find black egg crate.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    is black PVC pipe aquarium safe?

    Yes black PVC is reef safe. You can find lots of black PVC pipe and fittings at www.customaquatic.com . Its not HDPE.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Paint Thinner

    Paint thinner is a petroleum product and would contaminate groundwater as well as the surrounding soils. Carbon will adsorb or remove most if not all...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    built in overflow VS syphon overflow.

    Given a choice starting from scratch, I would take an internal overflow every time. Modifying an existing tank is not always feasable so hang ons...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Skimmer!

    That is common until they become seasoned or broken in. The plastic eventually gets a sort of slime coat on it and the bubbles dissipate. A week or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Well water in Florida

    Every well is different, no two are alike so people can only speak in generalities here. I much prefer RO/DI always for its consistency. You start...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Is this source water good enough for use?

    RO membranes last 18 months to 3 years with some brands. Its not unusual to find a Spectrapure unit with a 7-10 year old RO membrane though since...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    In need of help to choose the correct RO system!!

    Any RO or RO/DI system can be used portable such as in an apartment. The bare bones type systems have drawbacks, one of which is production rate. The...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Conflicted about water change

    Starfish are not detritus eaters, they need lots of live critters such as in a mature deep sand bed. I am very much against so called sand sifting...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Is this source water good enough for use?

    An RO or RO/DI is not a whole house type treatment system usually, you screw an adapter on the hose bib or faucet which can be valved off or removed...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Is this source water good enough for use?

    NO. Its a drinking water taste and odor filter with a UV sterilizer. While the carbon does remove volatile organics, copper, fuel byproducts etc. it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Please anyone water problems

    Fresh water and saltwater bacterias are not the same, you cannot cycle one way then switch. You will go through a full blown cycle so I would return...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 2, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  14. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filters

    Everything on your list is on sale here and they are a Sponsor of this forum too: SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off The...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    hard water??

    The average water softener does quite the opposite, its adds sodium into the treated water as it removes calcium and magnesium with the ion exchange...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Just a few simple (i hope) questions?

    First thing I would do is stop using any supplements or additives, there is nothing "Essential" about them. Unless you have good quality test kits...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Flow question

    You need to consider a few things first. How many and what size pumps and powerheads are we talking about? Every piece of pumping equipment you add...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Reeflux 10k, one bulb bluer than the other

    Inside the bulb is a smaller glass bulb with some mercury or other metals inside it and with the wires protruding from it. That smaller bulb has a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Flow question

    10-20x is pretty light. I run between 35 and 40x in my 100G SPS dominated reef and thats with 330 lbs of Southdown sugar sized sand that does not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Reeflux 10k, one bulb bluer than the other

    Rotate the bulb so the nipple is in different positions and you will find the color of the light changes. I found them best between the 1 and 3...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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