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  1. Powerman
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    I'm a cone head.

    I got a more peranent stand with some egg crate. I will probably take out a coupl piecese to get it lower. My sump is 10". The skimmer likes 7-9. It...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  2. Powerman
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    180g Plumbing/setup Help!

    Depends on the pipe sizing. Pipe size and velocity matter in head loss as well. But yes, I agree with your sentiments and point of your post. Added...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. Powerman
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    180g Plumbing/setup Help!

    I took it to mean he was just trying to plumb the sump, not provide all flow from a return pump. I would agree a return pump is not going to give...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. Powerman
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    180g Plumbing/setup Help!

    I think both of your plans are too complicated. My basic thinking is to run the least pumps. So one main return pump. Everything has to flow to that....
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. Powerman
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    ACTIVATED CARBON....How many use it?

    I use BRS Rox .8. A very good GAC at a reasonable price. Both large and small pores with good hardness and small grains. I run it in their reactor....
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  6. Powerman
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    Is the AquaController Apex System Worth It?

    I'm curious too if the DC 8 is different? Does it only work with Apex?
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. Powerman
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    Is the AquaController Apex System Worth It?

    Not necessarily disagreeing, just mentioning for those following along. The computer is just that. It controls the power strips. Then plug in all...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. Powerman
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    Is your aquarium open-top?

    I upped my temp to 80. Htr on at 79.4 off 79.7. My sump/fuge is in my stairway closet with concrete floors and foundation at one end. Had to put up...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: 3reef Site Polls
  9. Powerman
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    Dawn/Dusk effect

    I see what you mean. I don't think it matters. I go to moon lights, power compacts, to halides. So I do what I am capable of. Lots of people just...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Dawn/Dusk effect

    I do the same but even went to turning off the moon lights for 5 hours a night of total darkness.
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  11. Powerman
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    Is your aquarium open-top?

    I replaced my 300w htr with a 400w heater because it could not keep temp when the halides are off and I live in Colorado.
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: 3reef Site Polls
  12. Powerman
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    Is your aquarium open-top?

    I understand gas exchange, but how much of that can be attributed to open tops compared to skimmers? Just curious how much a good skimmer has to do...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: 3reef Site Polls
  13. Powerman
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    Dawn/Dusk effect

    How do you like waking up?;) I don't think it matters much especially in Summer with long days. It is light before and after my lights go off. So...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  14. Powerman
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    Refugium light on for how long?

    No... right. I realize thats why it is now... but before, I was not dosing Alk like that. It was before using 2 pt. I did not find the reverse period...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  15. Powerman
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    Refugium light on for how long?

    So I understand the thinking, but has anyone tested the reverse photo period out. I mean if you swapped it, how much would your PH be affected. I...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  16. Powerman
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    Is the AquaController Apex System Worth It?

    Ya, I was curious how the interface would be. I expect it to be better.
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. Powerman
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    Is the AquaController Apex System Worth It?

    I looked at the controler. Hard to say bang for the buck. It is exspensive, but holy crap, it's like a super computer! It's capabilities are quite...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Ricky's 120 Gallon Mixed Reef

    Hard call to make. I did a lot of changes at the time and added a fuge. Plus, I was never hurting to begin with. My nitrates were always managed...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Is the AquaController Apex System Worth It?

    Worth it in what sense??? Meaning is a controller worth it, or is the Apex worth it over the RK or the ACIII
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Ricky's 120 Gallon Mixed Reef

    Many folks regard the 840 to be the best balanced skimmer out of the box. The 840 though is only pulling 600-700 lph unmodified. So your 180 is...
    Post by: Powerman, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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