 Re: CaribSea Arag-Live
:thumbsup:used it when we set up our 38 gall seemed to help the cycle along also once added the ph stableized at 8.2 and nitrates dropped from 80 plus down to the 20's. its a bit more money but i think its worth it but also mine was half carib sea half dry.
Scott with the ls there is no need to clean it like you would cc or gravel. it holds the bacteria to break down waste and creates the anerobic zones to break down nitrates. these zones should be left alone. best bet is to get a clean up crew and let them do the work stars, conchs, crabs, snails. also with lr some of the critters will work there way to the sand and you will probably see worm track or bugs against the glass they help also.
as far as skimmers go depends on what u want to spend. IMO the remoras and remora pros are probably some of the best but cost $$$. i do have a prizm skimmer and think its one of the better ones for the price. they are very affordable and seems to work well. takes some minor adjusting though, very easy to assemble i run one on a 75. _________ karla  75 gall, 80 lbs sand, 110 lb lr, 10k pcs, atinics, emperor 400, prizm skimmer, hagen and maxi jet powerheads | 
