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Looks like chaeto in the pics. I dont see any reason this would happen.
Good point PackLeader +1 wont be much algae issues so you may not want a fuge but you will probably want as much rock for bio filtration as you can...
I would ditch the bio balls because thats going to be the deepest part of the sump and they wont get any wet dry effect. You also want mechanical...
Agree sell it and be that much closer to the tank you want. Settle for nothing and regret nothing.
Im thinking the bucket with the bottom cut out no ice in it and a fan blowing strait through would help a lot. Maybe glue the tubing coiled around...
+1 for the awesome idea. Been trying to think of something like this just couldnt quite come up with the full idea. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for backing me up on that one. +1
yes it is
These are all good eels other than the zebra moray I believe they get pretty huge. How big is your tank?
Why post if you have no advice to help solve the problem? But anyway switch your light cycle put a small fan blowing across the water surface and...
Everyone should choose this hobby just gotta clear the hurdles when your getting started. Most people cant afford a $500 chiller and there is always...
Another idea. Switch your light cycle to opposite so you MH's are only pounding heat down when its cooler outside. Might help you make it through...
You can put a frozen water bottle in the sump/fuge during the day to help lower heat. Also put a fan on pointed across the top of the water. Im...
If you want to build one you should definately go that route. You wont regret it. I dont even do water changes anymore to which I give my fuge full...
Basically a sump is an empty tank that houses your skimmer and adds volume to your system. A refugium is a tank built to house things that are either...
Oh and you better get some pics up before luna catchs you.
Welcome to 3reef sounds like you have a great start.
Of course.
The biggest problem with canister filters is the filter media can become a build up of waste and cause nitrates. A sump also increases water volume...
hydrometer or refractometer are both devices to tell you how much salt is in the water. You can get a phosban reactor to get rid of phosfates for...
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