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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Is anenome sick or half dead?

    Anemones require a mature tank, usually over 6 months old at a minimum. Define "perfect" when you talk about water parameters. Your lighting is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  2. AZDesertRat
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    What limits the size of a fish that can go in a tank?

    All of the above. The tank needs to have enough biological activity to keep up with the bio load of the inhabitants otherwise things go downhill...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RO water storage

    I store RO/DI in 5G capped drinking water bottles for months on end with no problems. I keep at least 25 gallons on hand at all times for water...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Flow question

    The Mag 9 at a typical 5-6 feet of head(vertical distance plus a few fittings) pumps about 700 GPH. Thats pushing it for a 20G sump and may lead to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. AZDesertRat
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    RO water storage

    If its plain RO or RO/DI water it will keep almost indefinitely as long as the pails are covered and out of temperature extremes. If its mixed...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    So I get home and this is what I see.

    It suffocated at temperatures like that. Respiration is not good at higher temps. Put the fans back on the tank and get a topoff system or plan to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Leaking Bulkheads

    No, that is a common misconception. The gasket goes on the flange side, regardless if that is inside or outside the tank. In normal installations the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Leaking Bulkheads

    I have and use silicone grease for other purposes, mosty to seal the o-rings on my homebrew kegs! (well plus my scuba regulators too) One problem...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Leaking Bulkheads

    Bulkhead Basics Always install bulkhead gaskets clean and dry, no lubricants, sealants, teflon or silicone. DRY. Always install the dry gasket on...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  10. AZDesertRat
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    What else evaorates from sea water?

    They don't evaporate but they do get consumed by the tank inhabitants as part of their growth process. A good salt mix and reugular water changes...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Is this good?

    When buying a used RO/DI always consider the purchase as if you are buying the housings and accessories only. Never assume the filters can be reused....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    High flow vs Low flow..

    I have a 5 foot 100G reef myself. I have two Koralia K4's,, one in each back corner pointing somewhat towards the center but at different depths and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Is this sand good?

    I usually spread it around so it comes into contact with more surface area. I don't know if it really matters or not though?
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    When cooling down a fish tank

    Ice either in bottles or bags, is an extremely inefficient way to cool a tank. An $8 Wal Mart clip on fan will do wonders in comparison. The fan...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Is there such thing?

    Lots of LFS buy frags if they are in demand but don't expect to turn a profit or you are in the wrong hobby. We do this for the enjoyment. I have and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    why do baffles have teeth?

    All of the above plus they provide better oxygenation than a straight baffle wall. They also create a sort of vacuuming effect since the velocity of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: Refugium
  17. AZDesertRat
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    tank salt water hard or soft?

    And copper, lead, arsenic, VOCs, SOCs, fuel byproducts, silicates and hundreds of other things allowed in drinking water at whatever levels. It may...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RODI question, I'm a RODI newb...

    RO membrane output is mostly dependent on two things, tap water pressure and tap water temperature, those are the two main ones. There are also other...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Etailers - who ranks the highest?

    Custom Aquatic for me. With them in So Cal and me in Phoenix I have literally received normal shipments the very next day.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. AZDesertRat
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    heat heat heat

    My chiller has not run since April 2008 here in Phoenix all due to fans. I was scared to death of losing my system in the summer months but once I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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