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Love the urchins in my tank. They do an amazing job at controlling algae. They wreck the frag rack though.
Sorry. I just got a clam from a reputable source that had it for a few weeks. Wasn't even going to inspect it. Found 4 pyramid snails on it. Scrubbed...
I used the brs 4" filter sock with the plastic ring. It slips right over my 1.5" PVC drain fitting. The oval lip inside the plastic ring holds it in...
Yes. 1-1.5" is good. Doesn't need to be perfect.
Enough pics? Haha. Simple is best. When I do water changes, I shut off my return and skimmer. Everything back flows and I pump in/out water right...
[ATTACH]established 20L sump.
[ATTACH]40b sump for my 120g
[ATTACH] left baffle added after tank was running or a while.
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[ATTACH]. Old pic of my 20L. I added another baffle next to the return section on left so it draws water from the bottom.
Qt doesn't need to cycle. These no live rock or sand. Just a foam pump, heater/chiller,and a piece of PVC. If you can leave your foam pump in your...
More info on your setup would help. How clean is your water? Did it just cycle? How old is your tank?
Both my sumps are the same 3-section design. 1st chamber has return drains w socks and skimmer. 2nd section chaeto. 3rd section return pumps and...
I have jbj chillers on my 40b (1/10) and 120g (1/5hp). I like the jbj's because they can handle more GPH through them. On both tanks They are tied...
Is the tank built? If you can so a sump, you should.. Need to decide that before your skimmer. Size of your sump will also play a factor on the...
Your airline could be plugged. Also skimmers aren't going to produce skimmate consistently 24/7. You could have the water height set when there...
I've read where some guys run a lot of carbon to get rid of PM.
Once the water height is set properly. Leave it alone. The foam will come and go depending on your water quality. You'll get a headache If you keep...
Geeez. Always crazy stuff.
Don't dose anything you aren't testing for. As stated, you won't need to dose anything with those corals. There isn't much limit on corals per tank...
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