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I've got 2 Remora skimmers, and stress coat will make your skimmer over skim. I don't recommend using the stress coat for this reason besides the...
unbelievable!
I use a swing type check valve to prevent back flow during a power failure. Got it from Marine Depot.
Why dont you use a spray bar from the return line from your sump? You can run it across the back of your tank. By the way, Foster and Smith sells...
Be careful drilling your tank. My LFS will do it for $60 but every now and then a tank will crack!
do you have to use a primer before cementing?
I have a question about PVC cement. Is there any special type you use for saltwater applications? Home depot has several different kinds. I'm...
Skennelly, check out the site for DIY sumps. http:www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html
Check out this interesting site for DIY sumps with different configs with actual finished products. http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html
Looks like it will work. A couple of months ago I posted a DIY sump and it had similar design. I had got it off a web site which I think has now...
You can also try 2 smaller rubbermaid tubs connected together by a couple of bulk heads to make 1 big tub.
I have used the Emporer 400 which has a spray bar which keeps the bio wheel spinning for 5 years without the wheel getting jammed. The older penguin...
Looks great and prices are great, but what about using a 30g long tank?
Gabe, check out www.wetwebmedia.com, this site has many articles that you may find helpful. But in a nut shell- Fish poop is basically ammonia...
Wet dry filters use aerobic bacteria to convert ammonia and nitrite ( fish waste and toxic) to nitrate which is less toxic to fish. A protein...
Hey Jet, If you want to use a bio filter instead of the fluidized filter, Try a bio wheel emporer or penguin. I used these on my 120g FOWLR until...
If your unsure if a certain size tank will fit under your stand, make up a mock refuge with cardboard!
Have you looked at the rubbermaid rough neck containers at target. They have 20,30,40 and 50g containers. Also look at Sterilite brand of...
Anthia's, smaller wrasses like the velvet wrasse, fairy wrasses etc.. By the way, how well does your Coral Beauty and Bi Colored angel get along?
Just another side note about cleaning your remora skimmers. My Remora had been skimming poorly lately, so at first I cleaned the spray injector...
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