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They are called automatic transfer switches (ATS) and they do make them for the homeowner ;)
He is in Western MA. Have you tried Tropic Isle in Framingham? Very good selection of fish, inverts & corals.
Very cool, thanks for sharing!
Agreed on the XLG Ceriths. They do a great job on the larger algae (like GHA). However I think you are mistaking Nassarius for Nerites. Nassarius...
Well what do you like? Start with one fish that you really want and is small enough for a 55 and then choose additional that will get along fine with...
Just to follow up: Although skimmer's do pull out minerals as you said, they are definitely worth it, especially for a reef tank. Doing consistent...
:2thumbsup The easiest and most cost effective way to maintain temps IMO!
Flame Angels are $60-70 at the 2 stores near me. $44 is a great price IMO!
Also, you should turn the power heads off during feeding. This makes it easier for them to eat, and reduces food being wasted.
Looks great! Are you going to add doors?
I missed that actually! Sorry for the confusion. Just to double check, are you sure it was the shrimp itself and not a molt?
+1 I have a 1050 and (2) 750's in my 55 and I am thinking of adding another 1050! I haven't had any starting in reverse issues though :-/
Oh, and I know LA lists the Auriga Butterflyfish min. aquarium at 50 gallons, but due to their size, shouldn't it be bigger? Maybe someone else could...
Well the easiest question to answer is that Nassarius snails are nocturnal and bury themselves during the day. However, mine do come out when I feed....
I run a glass top on my 46 bow and temps are really not an issue. But I do use a relatively cool running (still hot to the touch!) LED fixture. And...
If it was, you could easily add an isolator/expansion joint to the piping. This will all but eliminate vibrations.
This is more a question for future use by the OP or others, but is it recommended to QT all tangs and assume they have ich and treat accordingly? Or...
This was sort of mentioned already, but carbon/GFO are far more effective run through a pressurized reactor than just water passing around or maybe...
If you want a successful reef, than yes RO/DI is a must (IMHO, YMMV). The problem with well water is you will never really know what is in the water....
+1, usually take your system volume and double it to find out what size skimmer you should use. You would be between 250-400 gallons.
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