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Looks like you've been doing it for years 8) I was the same way, no experience at all. I was too intimidated to try to beananimal design, wish I...
I'm not sure what you're question is, are you looking for a skimmer recommendation? They make all different kinds of skimmers. Some can sit outside...
it's hard to ballpark. You can try to figure out how much you'll spend but there are always hidden costs and things you don't consider! :P I'd do...
Thanks BoBo! It's been hard to slow down once I got started lol
Space is an issue, also trying to save anywhere I can b/c new light bulbs are next on the list. Also wouldn't I need to buy a second pump? I did...
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Since you have nothing in the tank, I'd say an hour or two but I'm no expert. Long enough for the salt to completely mix and the temp to get right....
Get either a new trash can or plastic tote, mix as much salt as it says per gallon. Throw a powerhead in there to get it mixing together, and an air...
I love how quiet this thing is you can't even tell it's on!! So after browsing around this great forum some more - I think I'm going to order the...
Wow, the skimmer actually fit in the first chamber of the sump, I didn't even have to take it apart! :2thumbsup Just two questions about it now....
Nothing better than waiting for the ups man right? :P I haven't got the new stuff hooked up yet. Hopefully will get the time to play around with it...
nicccce!
thanks dog! I got my goodies today too. Thanks for recommending that skimmer exactly it looks like a beast! I can't imagine the 160 :P [IMG]
Heres a couple pics of the nastiness in my sump and one more of the clowns! UPS tracking says my stuff should be here today - i go back to work in...
everything is looking great! You've def done your research. You gotta be having fun with the progress. Can't wait to see the sump and plumbing...
A few things I think could be causing it - what do you all think? - My tank temp is usually around 79 without MH and can climb up to 82 when the...
Something I have noticed is a few days ago my fuge sand had black slimy spots on the sand with little bubbles in it. I believe its cyano? It's spread...
I'm no expert on lights but I guess it depends on what you want to keep? As far as test kits go this is what I picked up. It's not too expensive...
I was really happy with marcorocks. I got 50 lbs of the base rock and 40lbs of the sand and think it looks great! I heard BRS's Pukani Dry rock is...
I had brown spots all over my sand and sprinkled on the base rock, not heavily on the rock though. It didn't last long and never got out of control....
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