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Jon, it's hard to help anymore without more information! What's a 'completely stocked reef tank"? What are your param's tank size? sump size?...
How big is your tank? I don't think you'd have to do a 50% all at once! Why not spread it out and do like 4 20% changes over a few days?
If its you're sump and the hole is high up, it shouldn't need much of a seal, as water shouldn't really be that high in your sump very often!
I'd def remove the glass top and build an easy mesh top cover from LOWES or homedepot! That's an almost must for you! i'd keep the light splash...
swimswithfish swims in with your best bet yet! Craigslist a aquaclear 110 and go to lowes, buy a clip onlight with a 6700k bulb, then get some rubble...
it hurts the gas exchange and light getting in! IMO its a no brainer that glass tops are aweful! The only time i'd have one is with a open sump and...
great plan! ya donating for me to buy one? Only gonna take an extra $2000 to get set up! lol! I'm in if you're paying!:)
I'd keep the light splach guard knowing ya have to clean it every other day! As far as the tank cover, lose it for sure! Too much work + too much...
103 gallon! def a schooling/tang tank! could prob set up a different level of light zones to help with cost and growth! Alot of options!
how big is the new clown compared to the old guy! IMO, you're gonna be lucky if they decide to get along, especially with an established yellowtail...
sorry bro, i'm a mud man! gonna have to find a sandman for that ?! lol Great freakin set up man! I need ya to comeover and clean my tornado of wires...
But how much compared to local! Hey, i followed your build on the led's! Ya gotta sweet set up kicking, not knocking anything! IMO, i think sump, i...
To each their own brother! your sump! Why not just base dry sand though? it'll get seeded quicke enough! I've heard a bit of both though! just my...
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Why pay the money for live sand when you're tank is already set up? I'd also look into miracle mud! I've talked to a ton of people that swear by it!...
Welocome, read up! iMO, drill your 125 and get a sump! A TON more benefits than a filter and prob less maintenance!
i read a thread on here not too long ago to use all natural clay based kitty litter! people seemed to love it!
dimensions were the legs are 5' and 6', then i think a typo in the listing, but looks like 18" tall 10" wide! looks like an ideal situation for alot...
yeah, i'll second and acan! IMO
nice concept! gonna take a heck of a stand and a ton of lights! Has some great potential for that price though!
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