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  1. AZDesertRat
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    flared or round loc line ends?

    The flared does not restrict the flow, quite the opposite in fact. They have more surface opening so they restrict less but with the increased...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    flared or round loc line ends?

    You need a catagory for BOTH. I use the flared where I don't want the velocity and the round when I do want the velocity or movement. I actually have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Metal Halide Bulb Brand?

    To get more blue have you tried rotating the bulbs around so the nipples are in different positions? For the life of me I don't know why this makes...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  4. AZDesertRat
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    What is a good temp?

    Pick up the Reefkeeper Lite for $99, it'll do the trick plus much more. I have mine where it shuts the lights off and alarms if it gets over a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    need some advice on return pump

    External pumps have pros and cons. For larger high volume systems they are great as there are few submersible pumps that fit that bill. One thing you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    need some advice on return pump

    Ocean Runner or Eheim would be my choices. I am tempted to buy an Octopus pump and try it, it appears they are built in the same place as the OR...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Metal Halide/Chiller

    You might see if you can borrow a Kill A Watt meter from a fellow reefer and see what your power consumption is doing. I bought one for like $25 and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Metal Halide Bulb Brand?

    Personal observations: Best growth by far XM 10k but you will need to supplement the actinic as they are very white/yellow. Next best would be...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  9. AZDesertRat
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    What is a good temp?

    I use one of these over my sump. It lowers a 100G display and 30G sump 5-7 degrees and needs to be shut off at times or it fights my heater. Thats in...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  10. AZDesertRat
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    tap water??

    You are all missing the point. it may leave the reservoir or plant as drinking water but it may not be the same miles later when it reaches your...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    tap water??

    You hit the nail squarely on the head with this statement. The problem is you DO NOT know the quality of your tap water from minute to minute. NY...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    tap water??

    Mine is 830 and we have traces of rocket fuel and other volatiles. Its also 15 to 20 grains hardness so a softener is a good thing to have in front...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    tap water??

    Its called luck. NY has one of the highest sediment or partciulate loadings in the USA. Their water systems are operating under consent orders from...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Hospital Tank/QT tank

    You can put them in immediately. I set my QT tanks up at a moments notice, all it takes is the filter sponge I keep in my sump and some fresh, not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    tap water??

    Not if you want long term success. Why risk hundreds or thousands of dollars in inhabitants when you can get a reef quality RO/DI for $150 complete?...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Need recommendations ASAP

    A little high but not bad, I cured all 168 lbs of my live rock in my garage here in Phoenix. You can get a cheap $8 Wal Mart clip on fan and attach...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    Best bang 4 the buck RO/DI unit?

    I would be very cautious with the Vertex unit. It scares me with thing like 120v AC solenoid valves instead of much safer DC solenoid valves. I can...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    just when you think your done

    Drill it high enough so you can put a mouse pad or other sound and vibration dampening material under the pump. Also try and keep the pump suction as...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    How long should your fuge light be on for?

    Mine are opposite my display tank lighting to help maintain a steady pH.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    just when you think your done

    That hurts just thinking about it! Wish you luck.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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