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  1. Powerman
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    Running TWO Phosban Reactors?

    Very common practice. They are not exhausted at the same rates. GFO needs lower flow.... so the same flow through the carbon will not effect it at...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. Powerman
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    I'm not sure what you are talking about. DSB provide habitat for all kinds of critters. Worms mostly but a bunch of other stuff. They keep the sand...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
  3. Powerman
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    LR or rubble in a high flow area just collects waste. The sand bed needs circulation. Placing rock in the fuge on a DSB basically chokes it out. LR...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
  4. Powerman
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    Don't even bother with the pods... you already have them. Your fuge will populate itself. DSB are usually 4-5 inches. Mine was 5". At least do 4......
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
  5. Powerman
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    Well it's all "bio".... but when we talk bio filters we really mean how to get rid of ammonia and nitrites. Those kill. The end result is nitrates...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
  6. Powerman
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    Live sand is not going to cause a cycle. Dry is cheap and will become live. Seed it with some from your tank if it makes you feel good. You can find...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
  7. Powerman
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    Fuges do not replace bio balls. Bio-balls are biological filters. Live rock is a reef's bio logical filter. Fuges are for different thing. They are...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
  8. Powerman
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    OK... that's pretty cool. Fuge for sure, a DSB and macro. Cleaning isn't the problem. It can contribute, but it is the fact that the nitrate...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
  9. Powerman
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    I suggest you read the article so you understand what I am talking about. Wet/dry filters are supremely efficient at what they are intended for....
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    You need to use "Oolitic" sand if you wand to do a deep sand bed and most wet/drys are not designed to do this. It is very fine and you will have too...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    Bio-balls VS Refugium??

    Because bio balls do not reduce nitrates, they reduce ammonia and nitrites to nitrates. They are doing exactly what they are intended to do and do a...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    All about Sumps Filters and Fuges

    Plastic and glass do not bond well with silicone. Some people have had no problems, some people have had to tear everything out and do it all over....
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's
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    Bio Pellets?

    The skimmer is skimming out bacteria which is the export of nutrients from the tank. The bacteria take up N&P, but when they die they just release it...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    All about Sumps Filters and Fuges

    There are plenty of ways to skin a cat, but there is one way that has the least drawbacks. Your way with skimmer last is OK. You just need to know...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's
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    Resevoir size effect ATO siphoning?

    If the power goes out you don't have to worry about the Tunze.;) And another thing is when you put your ATO to the sump.... the end of the tube also...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Resevoir size effect ATO siphoning?

    It should show it in the manual. You can put the water and sensors where ever you like. I went to the sump, but forgot about the tank. You can pump...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Resevoir size effect ATO siphoning?

    Yes, the Tunze is just a regular pump and it will siphon. Whether or not one does or doesn't is different... there is nothing preventing the Tunze...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Run a reactor in between pump and DT?f

    Ya, the MJ 900 is recommended. PLus... it matters how much media you are using. More media more restriction. I used a MJ 900 on my 90g that had the...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Resevoir size effect ATO siphoning?

    woops.
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 27, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Resevoir size effect ATO siphoning?

    Ya, you can't have the tube hanging down into the sump. the end of the tube can not be lower than the highest level in your reservoir. It will...
    Post by: Powerman, Jan 27, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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