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They are awesome filters for many things, but for reefs, which most the tanks on here are, they really are not a good solution. Freshwater fish and...
Has anyone built a working mini fridge chiller? I've thought about it several times and just read an article that says it can't work. I don't see why...
Neat build. Looks like you have some sweet DIY fans on your lighting as well. K+ for planning ahead and testing accordingly before wasting money on...
I would leave the bio-balls in. It sounds like you are planning on doing a fish only with live rock system. Bio-balls can be a very effective...
Here's an article for you to check out: http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-articles-how-tos/tha-basic-nano-system-78675.html
IMO it's always good to have a decent CUC. Nothing too hard to keep, or anything that can nuke the tank, but a little something to keep algae down. I...
Most octo's live a bit deeper where there is less light. When I think of a cool octo tank I like the lighting to simulate that, so I would get only...
I couldn't say for sure without knowing your toadstool like I know mine, but I can say they do some weird things including acting like they're dying...
Looks like a great start. I'd like to see some more pictures of just how you have the buckets plumbed together. Looks like a good DIY sump design.
Most leathers like pretty high flow, so It should adjust just fine. It may act like it doesn't like it at first and go through a molt, but it should...
I would skip the UV sterilizer for a frag tank. You are going to kill off good bacteria, and without fish it's not going to be protecting anything...
Daily top offs and dosing like clockwork keeps mine in good shape. I also think having a good sump fuge system makes it much easier to keep things...
Shrimp don't stand a chance with most snowflakes. You may run into some here and there that don't bother them, but mine cleared out any shrimp and...
Sounds like you're off to a very good start. If it's not drilled already, you should look into getting that tank drilled.
I won't be going to the Saturday night special again. Telling me I can have all the drinks I want for .75 cents each, is like giving a kid a gun to...
Sorry for my laziness. They had .75 cent drinks at the bar last night, and I can't seem to find your latest layout. I just wanted to make sure you...
I'm glad you decided against keeping copper in the sale tanks. That sets you up to destroy someone's reef tank at home. Some people are too lazy to...
I'm excited for it all to be over. This time of year is supposed to be about family and togetherness, but with all the stress it seems to end up...
It seems like there are more new people, including me, than seasoned vets in this hobby. With so much weight put on having a mature tank, it makes me...
I agree you're on the right track as far as tank age and concern for powerheads. You light will be fine. Other than what has been stated about...
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