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  1. AZDesertRat
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    what should i be testing for in a reef / fish tank?

    Vinny nailed it. In the very beginning ammonia, nitrites and nitrates are important but once the tank matures its those he mentioned that are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    coralife ro which water to use

    If you have a softener on one or the other that would be the preferred source. Pressure also is a big deciding factor, the higher the pressure then...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    How to clean sump

    MJ powerhead with tubing for small clean ups and a shop vac to do a good job.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Learned something about return pumps today

    I don't use any filters to restrict the suction side of the pump. If it has one it goes in the parts closet with the rest of the useless stuff. If...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    DT overflowed

    When you inject the air into the flow of water it gives it a smoother, laminar flow. You will be amazed but it really works well and not only makes...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    DT overflowed

    Get another cap to fit on top of the standpipe. Drill one hole in it just large enough for a piece of vinyl airline tubing to fit in it snugly. Cut...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. AZDesertRat
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    superbuffer-dkh vs reef fusion carbonate

    Rarely are the alk and calcium demands and dosages going to be the same. You would be much better off dosing separately based on your test results...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Sump issue

    By having your return close to the surface you also get the added benefit of oxygenating the water when the surface ripples and it helps in removing...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    First circulation pump

    I would think either back corner would work. In my 16G bowfront nano I have a modified AC 110 HOB converted to a refugium and the flow reduced by...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    First circulation pump

    I would place it in the opposite back corner from the HOB about 6-8" under the surface. Either on the back glass or the side glass, whichever allows...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Sump issue

    Check valves are a false sense of security and will get you in trouble. Bring the return up close to the surface and only a very small, easily...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Mag 12 for 125g and 55sump

    Mag pumps are known to run hotter than most comparable pumps, draw higher than average wattage per gallon pumped and can have vibration and noise...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Over doing the RO/DI

    Spectrapure, Buckeye Field Supply or PurelyH2o. Stay away from vertex, they can be dangerous, I took one apart and found 120v AC power and cheap...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Wave makers???

    The Hydor Evolutions are a very good, reliable powerhead and are designed to be controllable but that is an extra cost. The Jebao has a built in...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    reef keeper lite?

    Yes to all. Some will require an additional module besides the PC4 outlet strip but the lights and the powerheads will work on the PC4. I would...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di waste water!

    Yu would have to boost the waste or brine back to 60 or whatever psi to run it back through. The waste serves a purpose, it carries the TDS the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Salt
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Sump heating

    Sump. Why clutter up the display with more stuff you have to look at?
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Tired of HOB overflow

    Do you have microbubbles in your display tank? I would not recommend the CPR continous overflow myself, prone to failure unless you keep the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Tired of HOB overflow

    This may help you: http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/bulkhead-installation-tips-111422.html I much prefer drilled tanks but U tube HOB...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 27, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    pump flow question

    Restricting the discharge of a centrifugal pump in no way harms it, in fact many times it makes the pump more efficient by placing it in its sweet...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 27, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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