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Same here, run it from the start. Whenever we set-up a new system, especially a live rock heavy system like a reef, I like to run the skimmer from...
looks fine to me. the necks get dirty over time. but if u must prevent that for one reason or another, raise the water level inside the skimmer body.
I love the reef octopus. great skimmers
those are your standards,yes. I would consider throwing in some 650nm's
I say go for it. I've seen a 40g with a 400w mh over it (loooooks awesome).
yeh, i think were talking about the same stuff. 200micron filter material, is $10 for a 1x5ft piece which should last you a yr. so its not that...
Get ya some frozen mysis and/or laced brine. As for brands, hell yes there are differences. We prefer Omega One. Imo, they make the best flake food...
How come you are paying a lot for filter pads? You can get a 1'x5' of 200micron filter floss for about $10 and they are washable and reusable? One...
you should have no issues with using rock to prop up your powerhead until ya get it replaced with some nice koralias or vortechs ;p
hahahaha ;p
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I do have to say that we are an aquarium maintenance company, so how are aquariums look is a major factor. As far as reactors, we either use rena...
Carbon does only last about 2-3 weeks. The amount will depend on things like fish quantity, species, and feeding regiments. I generally like to run...
there are natural predators that will eat'em. And as for not worrying about them, sooner or later they will begin crowing over corals. Flatworm exit...
on a tank of that size, are you on a tight budget or no? cause lowering nitrates on that size is gonna mean a buncha water changes. have you thought...
I would pull it out. Those are sensitive corals.
after 5 weeks, it is common to still have ammonia readings. Nothing out of the usual
yeh, but those filter out a little light as well. and those mesh tops collect more salt build-up and are more of a pain to wipe off. so you may as...
Remember that there are a lot of species that are considered "jumpers" so while removing glass tops will make for a nicer looking aquarium, it will...
I still prefer t5's, or a t5/LED combo. You jsut dont get that nice 650mm spectrum with led's
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