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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Bayferrox® C or G grade as GFO (granular feric oxide)

    Yes, approximately 10 grams for every 10 gallons of system water is the full dosage. Its the same media many of the reef vendors sell as their...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Bayferrox® C or G grade as GFO (granular feric oxide)

    I use Bayoxide E33P pelletized media myself. Almost all vendors buy and repackage Bayoxide media, its been used in the drinking water industry for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    reverse osmosis

    A Reverse Osmosis (RO) filter with a Deionization (DI) cartridge added (RO/DI) will give you excellent reef quality water either for top offs or to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Dialing down return pump

    It does not hurt a centrifugal pump at all to valve them down on the discharge side. You can easily cut the flow in half and it will not have an...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Calcium Reactor Shopping... Geo vs Vertex?

    Geo is much better quality hand down. The Vertex is an imported clone and cheaply made.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Resolved Leaking Bulkhead out of overflow

    Read my bulkhead installation tips sticky here: http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/bulkhead-installation-tips-111422.html One possible...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2011 in forum: ASAP
  7. AZDesertRat
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    RODI unit questions

    32 gallon Rubbermaid Brute trash cans are very popular for storing water. You waste the first 3-5 gallons or water through the RO membrane before...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Adding 2nd solenoid to ATO

    I don't have a diagram but there are plenty around. What you do is wire the two switches in series so the bottom switch closes the circuit and starts...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Adding 2nd solenoid to ATO

    A solenoid valve is like a lawn sprinkler valve that opens and closes via an electrical signal from a float switch. Two different things but they...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Adding 2nd solenoid to ATO

    Why not add additional switches rather than a solenoid valve. I use two or three float switches depending on the application. One low switch to turn...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Need help with new to me "established" tank, possible ph issue

    Don't get to wrapped up in pH. It changes throughout the day and you can worry yourself sick trying to chase it up and down. It is what it is. Once...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  12. AZDesertRat
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    which ro/di unit

    There really is a difference in RO/DI units even though visibly they may look the same from the outside. Its what is inside that counts. Spectrapure...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  13. AZDesertRat
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    How much GFO should I use for a 40 gallon tank

    Start with 1/2 the recommended dose or 1/2 of a tablespoonfull, abot 5 grams, per 10 gallons of system water. More than that and you shock the system...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Help with RO/DI, TDS slowly creeping up.

    Too late this time but keep it in mind for the future. Proper maintenance goes a long way and really pays off.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Hydor's Smart Wave system

    If the Evos are running backwards you either have the very early models which had slipped bushing problems or they have a cracked front grill and/or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Hydor's Smart Wave system

    I have two of the Koralia Evolutions 1400's on a Reefkeeper Lite switching every 30seconds and they ahve been great for about 18 monhs now. Over 1.5...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Hydor's Smart Wave system

    No. The K series are not designed to start and stop frequently.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Help with RO/DI, TDS slowly creeping up.

    The filters need to be rinsed in the housings to draw the antimicrobials, glues, binders and carbon dust out.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Help with RO/DI, TDS slowly creeping up.

    Thats why I hate fixed flow restrictors, they are junk. Its possible your RO membrane is fouled and shot already since it is not being flushed at the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Help with RO/DI, TDS slowly creeping up.

    What are your tap water and RO only TDS readings? You need three TDS readings in order to troubleshoot a RO/DI system along with a few other pieces...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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