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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Iodine Is it a must?

    Iodine is probably the most misused supplement there is in the reef hobby. All the iodine necessary is in a good salt mix and it does not get...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    75g what pumps to use for circulation?

    Thats not an entirely accurate statement. They may not have as much but the motor is still attached to the outside glass and glass does transmit heat...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    75g what pumps to use for circulation?

    All pumps have an associated heat gain so be careful adding too many. I prefer the newer Koralia Evolutions as they are a much more efficient pump...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Will I regret an emerald crab

    If you have bubble algae they are great, otherwise I wouldn't bother.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Inverts
  5. AZDesertRat
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    return pump question

    How many gallons is the display and the sump? What willl you have for tank inhabitants? Generally around 3 to 5x the display volume is a good rule...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Head loss

    What size is the plumbing, how long, what fittings and what is the vertical distance between the sump water level and display water level? Is the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Nitrites not dropping

    You are too early in the cycle to worry about levels. It is what it is and let nature take its course. Forget the miracle potions and depend on...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Power/Generator question....

    I do a lot of camping and hunting so have a 3500w Champion generator on wheels that stays fueled up and ready to go with extension cords and outlet...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. AZDesertRat
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    How to make a sump with a canister filter?

    A canister would be more like a closed loop since the water stays contained and is never exposed to atmosphere. A sump drains to an open vessel by...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Do you dose prime in RO/Di water?

    See if they deliver distilled water, most do. The drinking water will be RO only not RO/DI and may be remineralized for taste. It will have TDS...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Do you dose prime in RO/Di water?

    You can figure the cost of RO/DI is right at a nickel a gallon to produce on average. That includes water and sewer rates for both the treated and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    cooling the Quarantine tank

    Even with high humidity, a fan blowing across the tank should cool it the few degrees you need.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Missing Fish..How long?

    I had a Yellow Watchman Goby lve in my internal overflow box for over two years. I was under the tank one day cleaning the sump and I happened to see...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Do you dose prime in RO/Di water?

    They lump a bunch of services in there. I guess they don't rent enough books to pay their own way so everyone has to chip in.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Do you dose prime in RO/Di water?

    I agree. Mine was about $160 last month but the water and sewer usage portion wasn't all that much. They include things like trash pickup, landfill...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Do you dose prime in RO/Di water?

    No, RO/DI should be pure so requires no supplements, additives or dechlor chemicals. I am of the opinion all wastewater gets treated and reused or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Million Dollar Idea

    It would have to work though, Consumer Reports says the Dyson fan doesn't.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    what pH is ro/di water?

    It will be close to 7 but you cannot measure it since there are too few ions to register well. The pH really isn't important since the RO/DI quickly...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    phosban reactors

    There are a ton of threads on biopellets on all the reef forums, you should be able to do a search on biopellets and bring lots up.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    question for those who use phosban type products

    There are peoplr doing it but to me its not worth the time required and chemicals used. Add to that GFO grinds down in size with use so ends up being...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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