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I use an Eheim compact 600 I had laying around
I have a metal stand for my 180 that was made from 1" square tubing. Stand is 42" high and is painted with black rustoleum. Stand is doing great
you could spend over 5k on a Bubbleking skimmer for a 500 gal system, but I dont think they would be any more effective than an external SRO. The...
IMO circulation pumps are just as important as lighting of a skimmer. IME I would only run Tunze or Vortech. I do love the very wide flow and...
Have you looked into the SRO line of external skimmers?.....they do have some very efficient models I would also suggest plumbing the Bio pellet...
a recirculating style of reactor runs very well, they can be made from a calcium reactor so you can have separate control of the pellet tumbling and...
Sro 5000
yes....the skimmer removes among other things bio waste
I also have a Sicce 5 on my 180 and have it dialed back a bit. I am very happy with it. You got a screaming deal for $99.
this one looks interesting DIY Protein Skimmer
Before I settled on a queen trigger for my 180, I thought of a colony of undulated triggers...10-12 That would be an aggressive tank!
I have a Sicce 5 and 2 MP40s on my 180 and i think its perfect
I have a older ER 6-2 skimmer on my 180, it is undersized for my bioload. I clean out my collection cup 3x a week. The skimmer is rock solid set it...
I have been thinking of a sulphur denitrator or a recirculating biopellet reactor to help with nitrates with my FOWLR
The unit uses calcium reactor media in addition to the sulphur to help with the Ph and Alk levels
following along
vinegar will also help with coralline algae
i wash my with tap water and wipe with a paper towel. Mine needs to be done about 3x a week....my skimmer is undersized for my bioload
Good advice ....I change my collection cup level from time to time. Just very minor adjustments
One thing to remember the drier the skimmate the more sludge you will get in the neck and the more often you need to clean the collection cup and...
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