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Welcome. This is the right place for information.... information that saved me lots of money in setting it up right in the first place. Definitely...
I agree on adding the chaeto. I am no expert, but there doesn't seem to be any nutrient export in your system. The chaeto eats the nitrate and you...
I did a lot of reading on scrubbers but haven't ever tried one. My conclusion was that it is all about nutrient export. Refugiums and scrubbers...
Don't want to hijack the thread but I am debating lighting myself right now. For my 130gallon, I have a Nova Extreme 4x56W T5 that I moved from my 55...
Like I said, all kinds of ideas... but you'll never get the pumps to balance and stay in balance. Get an overflow and save yourself much pain. In...
I am using the AquaController Jr and a DC8 to control 8 outlets. I started with the inexpensive timers and got frustrated. Much more pleased with...
If you are going to do a sump in a separate tank, I don't see how to do it without an overflow. I can think of some kludges, but they'd cost more...
My new 130 gallon is pretty well set up. Param's are all good. Life is good. Time to start thinking for adding some fish now that the transfer is...
Peredhil, You were absolutely right on the two-part dosing... kept everything rock solid! M
Not many issues with algae through the period of February through July while I was so busy, although it was starting to grow more. Film on the glass...
I decided to keep mine in the 77-80 range. Don't want the chiller on too often for noise and power consumption. It is running 78-79 on its own with...
I've been pretty much away from 3reef since February 1st. Fortunately, my life is "approaching" normal again and hopefully I'll be able to spend...
What temperature range do you allow in your tank?? I went and read some old posts and learned that dissolved oxygen starts dropping at temps above...
ebay for me. Some from LFS, but there is only one that is reasonable and it is 40 miles away. M
I do opposite cycle of my main lights unless I see an increase in nitrates, etc. then I temporarily increase the duty cycle. M
Just wanted to add that Reef Cleaners is great. Just ordered a bigger CuC and more live rock and such. Upgrading from my 55 gallon to a 130 gallon....
AquaPerfekt Photon Plus 48" 2x250w DE HQI 6x54w T5 Fixture Any thoughts on the brand??? Putting in on a 4'x2'x2' 120 gallon. M
I am upgrading my 55 gal to a 130 gal. The 130 gallon is 48" long, 24" wide and 24" deep. I have a Current USA 48" - 324 Watts - (3x54 Watt 10K...
Sand Discussion See this link... M
What stand pipe design do you prefer?? Durso???? I see there are many configuration. M
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