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BRStv Investigates

The BRStv Investigates video series is an ongoing exploration of popular reef tank theories, methods and equipment. Randy, Ryan and the team create experiments in the BRS lab and share the results about a variety of saltwater aquarium topics so you can separate the fact from fiction.
  1. DIY protein skimmer test you can do at home! Dry vs. Wet skimming? | BRStv Investigates

    DIY protein skimmer test you can do at home! Dry vs. Wet skimming? | BRStv Investigates

    We came up with a simple DIY protein skimmer test that you can do at home to help decipher the best protein skimmer settings for maximum waste removal.
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  2. The secret to choosing a RODI water unit or RODI filters? Can ICP tests help? | BRStv Investigates

    The secret to choosing a RODI water unit or RODI filters? Can ICP tests help? | BRStv Investigates

    In this weeks BRStv Investigates, Randy sends off some tap water samples using ICP Analysis and then compares the results to see if this is a valuable tool for helping reefers choose the right ro/do...
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  3. Are we tuning protein skimmers WRONG? Air draw horsepower tests on a live tank! | BRStv Investigates

    Are we tuning protein skimmers WRONG? Air draw horsepower tests on a live tank! | BRStv Investigates

    Randy is almost through our protein skimmer testing and today we put the Reef Octopus Regal 200 EXT skimmer to the test on our Red Sea Reefer 750XXL to find out which air draw settings will create a...
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  4. Are DC protein skimmers King? Advanced control & tuning by changing pump speed? | BRStv Investigates

    Are DC protein skimmers King? Advanced control & tuning by changing pump speed? | BRStv Investigates

    This is the 5th episode of our research on protein skimmer performance and Randy takes a look at single pump DC protein skimmers to see if they offer the same level of control as dual DC pump...
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  5. Is this wet or dry? A better way to tune your skimmer…Could the answer be air? | BRStv Investigates

    Is this wet or dry? A better way to tune your skimmer…Could the answer be air? | BRStv Investigates

    Do you know the best way to adjust your protein skimmer to achieve wet or dry skimmate? This week on BRStv Investigates Randy shows you how.
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  6. Is two better than one? Is a recirculating protein skimmer extra cost worth it? | BRStv Investigates

    Is two better than one? Is a recirculating protein skimmer extra cost worth it? | BRStv Investigates

    One pump or two? Randy and team look at single pump internal skimmers and compare performance with dual-pump recirculating skimmers to find out which will provide more stable performance and easier...
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  7. What do we REALLY know about protein skimmers? We’re testing to find out! | BRStv Investigates

    What do we REALLY know about protein skimmers? We’re testing to find out! | BRStv Investigates

    Randy is back at it testing protein skimmers, this time we go bigger and draw a valuable conclusion around the relationship between water depth and protein skimmer performance.
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  8. How important is the RIGHT flow rate for a UV Sterilizer in reef tanks? | BRStv Investigates

    How important is the RIGHT flow rate for a UV Sterilizer in reef tanks? | BRStv Investigates

    Are UV sterilizers capable of eliminating symptoms of new tank syndrome forever? Find out in this weeks BRStv Investigates with Randy.
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