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It bubbles quite a bit initially, as does any new skimmer. But it should not be that loud. As long as the pump is fully submerged, it should be...
Welcome to 3reef! As already mentioned, you do not need a sump, but most recommend having one for the reasons above. As far as stocking, it seems...
I agree with not using the bio-balls, but you still may be able to use that as a sump. Ideally you want a sump that has 3 chambers. One for...
What kind of a pump is it? Most pumps are easily taken apart. Ever so often you should be cleaning the suction cover, and then remove the impeller...
Petco $1/gallon sale. 40 gallon breeder :)
What is even better when people not only find out that you have coral in your tank, but that the coral has a mouth (or mouths) and eats food!
Well glad you now know better ;) For the CC, you want to avoid releasing any nasties into the water, as well as shocking the system by removing...
The only problem with this is even Live Aquaria lists some sand sifters as "Watchman", including the Diamond, Tiger Wardi, etc. Basically, Watchman...
Only if it is large enough and has holes in it.
For the reason you stated, that is why I always recommend only buying fish that you can keep indefinitely. It is hard to give your pet away :( Your...
Well I still like your idea of adding 1-2 more wrasses, specifically (1) C. lubbocki and maybe (1) more flasher. Otherwise, some more ideas would be...
This is what you want: Social Acclimation Box I just ordered one myself. I don't know if they will ship to the UK though...
I would say your original plan of 8-9 total fish is the max you should be at.
Welcome to 3reef! A couple notes on the tank. First, I am sure you are aware, but the next on your getting too big for the tank list is the Clown...
Seems like your tank has not finished cycling. How long has it been running, what have you used to cycle it, and what do you have in the tank?
And are you asking for pump recommendations? How many feet from where the sump is to the top of the tank?
I would love to do a peninsula tank at some point. That looks very nice between the two rooms. No skimmer huh? That could certainly help some of you...
Ah ok, yes, in the first picture the large yellow damsel does indeed look like an Anthias. And about what I expected on the SFE. Very cool tank...
Very cool, I like your unique 'scape! And somehow you forgot that you have a Foxface Lo and at least one Anthias :) How old is the snowflake? I have...
You can make them as high or low as you want. I have mine about 2" lower than the height of my overflow. I have never heard of anyone having stagnant...
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