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  1. Powerman
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    in-line heater?

    But power use is direct heat use. 300w heater can only put out 300w per hour. The fact that a cooling media removes that heat faster does not allow...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 20, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. Powerman
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    in-line heater?

    If a heater is rated at 400watts... then that is actually 400 per hour of power. That 400w per hour will be converted to 1365 BTUs per hour. So watts...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 20, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. Powerman
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    in-line heater?

    Efficiency is a matter of energy in energy out. An electric immersion heater is 100% efficient. That is to say 100% of the electricity used in the...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 20, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. Powerman
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    Water Depth for skimmer

    The majority of needle wheels run in 8-10 inches of water.... but it is up to YOUR skimmer and I'm sure it will have documentation, or you could go...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 20, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. Powerman
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    What's so special about live rock?

    "Live" rock implies "perishable". Which costs much more. The rock has to be kept live from harvest to your tank. Much of that biodiversity harvested...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 20, 2010 in forum: Live Rock
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    Any triatheletes here?

    Thanks guys. A Olympic distance is 1500m swim (.93miles), 24.8 mile ride, with a 6.2 mile run. A half iron man is basically double that. (A Ironman...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: The Bucket
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    sump question

    return pump sets flow rate, but you still need to balance things. Pressurized flow in a 3/4 line will out do a gravity fed 1/2 line. There are...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. Powerman
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    Any triatheletes here?

    So I grew up swimming, and I Mt. biked for 15 years, but I HATE running. Did I mention I can't stand it? Well I have been sitting on my butt for a...
    Thread by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: The Bucket
  9. Powerman
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    Quieting the pump on my Tunze ATO?

    Not real sure. Mine was pretty noisy... eventually it got worse and gave out. The new pump was much quieter. Don't know if you have a problem. Plus...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. Powerman
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    Maximizing the benefits of my fuge set up

    You'll be fine. Ehiem pumps are nice but a little bit more money. The Mags are fine.... might be a bit of heat for you, but the T5s will help that.
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  11. Powerman
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    Maximizing the benefits of my fuge set up

    Not sure if you are set on the skimmer.... Nothing wrong with Mag pumps, I used them. They just tend to get a little hotter and add more heat. A 9.5...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  12. Powerman
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    Phosphates @ 1 ppm

    Not unless you are actually removing it from the tank. Mine just went in the water. My skimmer would catch some of it and that would be export. There...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Phosphates @ 1 ppm

    Ya, and just to add.... pods eat algae too. So you want pods and they eat algae and others eat them so the N and P are just recycled. But that is a...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. Powerman
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    please double check me.

    OK, if you want minimal rock, then you definitely need to employ some sort of algae filter. Either ATS or lots of macro in a fuge. ATS are more...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Refugium
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    How do calcium reactors automatically keep up with coral growth?

    If that was a response to me... it's all good. I think we are saying the same thing. For the record.... I've never belived 2 part to be "superior"...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Maximizing the benefits of my fuge set up

    You just need to understand flow rates and what are the trade offs of various setups. If the skimmer comes first, the fuge gets clean water and does...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Refugium
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    AC vs DC

    So let me get this straight... you come in here to educate and help the masses (school us I suppose).... you shoot down what is said as wrong, you...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 18, 2010 in forum: The Bucket
  18. Powerman
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    AC vs DC

    Perhaps your wonderful link could set me straight.... hummm
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 18, 2010 in forum: The Bucket
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    AC vs DC

    I find it odd you continue to badger me about links when you have not posted a single one in this fascinating thread. Please point me to an unedited...
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 18, 2010 in forum: The Bucket
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    AC vs DC

    ...or not. Sorry I ruined the thread. I will bow out and let it regain it's glory. Have a good night.
    Post by: Powerman, Dec 18, 2010 in forum: The Bucket
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