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Some of this will depend on what the head will be on the pump (determined by figuring out how high you will be pushing the water from the sump back...
Take the hood off and cut out a little opening in the back of it with a Dremel or saw.
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I've used Maracyn I to treat red cyano in the past. It is a gram-positive antibiotic powder containing B complex vitamins and the broad-spectrum...
It's an lfs - they're going to try to sell you something - that's their job. Sand/gravel like in a saltwater tank would give you a bed for bacteria...
Aquapods are a very good choice.
Dynamite! Works much better than the gun.
What about drilling the back of the cube & install a bulkhead? You could use the overflow already in the tank & direct it to the sump. Basically...
When doing the rinse soak it's a good idea to add a good shot of dechlorinator to help remove the bleach.
Get a GFCI as well!
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I like my Aquapod 12 gal with 70W MH. Don't forget Cadlights, Finnex, CPR, Red Sea Max
True but that was a few years ago. They have since gotten their act together & are putting out a 1/2 way decent fixture for the price. Bulbs may not...
Copperbands eat them as well. Sometimes it's hit or miss with peppermints. Keep them hungry & they'll go for the aiptasia for sure.
You don't really need a skimmer for a nano. Water quality is maintained through water changes. The old skimmers that ran with an air stone are not...
I run my 30 with just the Bak Pak. No problems at all.
No room for a sump on my 30.
Sorry for your loss Tom. As JB would say - Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On!!
Hydor Koralia now sells a Nano model ph - pushes 240 gal/hour.
Welcome to 3Reef, Scott!! I'm a few hours away in Buffalo.
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