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  1. rocketmandb
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    Which UV Sterilizer is right for me?

    Questions: - What do you want it for? Keep algae down? Kill bacteria? Kill parasites? - How big is your overall system? (total water volume)
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. rocketmandb
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    Inline UV sterilizer on canister

    Basically at the flow rates (and thus dosage) listed by Coralife will kill some parasites, but ich is a tough one and at the flow rates listed it...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. rocketmandb
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    DT overflowed

    There is nothing in your setup that would cause anything out of the ordinary. That leaves only two possible culprits: - The apparatus you're using...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. rocketmandb
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    Inline UV sterilizer on canister

    A less powerful one probably wouldn't do it - remember that you need a lot of dosage to kill ich. Also, I don't run my all the time. I run it on...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    It's going to be a lot. If I remember correctly I ordered 400 ml. I'm also probably going to lower the dose a bit. It really isn't sustainable, but...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    DT overflowed

    One more: How long was the tank going before this started?
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. rocketmandb
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    DT overflowed

    Next questions... How big is the drain hole in the overflow? How big is your drain pipe from the overflow to your sump? Have you checked for...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. rocketmandb
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    Inline UV sterilizer on canister

    Follow up: This UV sterilizer would be about what you need to run inline with your canister to kill ich: Aqua UV Classic 57 watt UV w/Optional...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. rocketmandb
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    Inline UV sterilizer on canister

    So here's the deal with UV and parasites: First, each type of parasite requires a certain UV dosage to kill. Go less than that dosage and you kill...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    Here's one - the other needs a good glass scraping before it's pic-worthy :) [IMG]
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    DT overflowed

    Yeah, but drains can be temperamental depending on the design and exact build. Something gets lodged in a pump's impeller, slows the flow by like a...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. rocketmandb
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    DT overflowed

    That hole may be a bit small. If it's not big enough then you create a suction in the drain that will back it up like I mentioned below. The vent I...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. rocketmandb
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    Thinking about upgrading to 125; advice please!

    This. 24" is so much nicer than 16". If you can't then go with the first one.
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. rocketmandb
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    I've Been Bad and I Should Feel Bad...

    He seems to be doing well and his "mimic ability" seems to work pretty well. Not even the Purple is bugging him (and he bugs everybody). Crappy...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    DT overflowed

    The only thing I can think of (and this happened to me on my current set up) is that not enough air is allowed to get into the drain from the tank...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    First off, since I started paying attention to the tanks again, growth has exploded. I'm also going to try some of the HyperKoral that Matt...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    If you want to go with lower flow then the only two pumps I saw that make sense are the Danner Hy Drive 2100 (submersible) or the Reeflo 1450....
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. rocketmandb
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    What pump are you looking at and what's the room height of your basement? - looking for total head height here and to see if the pump you're looking...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    Thanks. I absolutely love it here. This view off our balcony gives one reason why :) [IMG]
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    It will help somewhat, but the open top will allow a lot of heat to escape (and you don't want to cover it to allow gas exchange). Also, I saw...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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