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For a 10-15 gallon tank you will need atleast 2 par30 bulbs.
I highly recommend LEDs for lighting However, Not the Marineland Reef Capable! since you have smaller tanks i would look into DIY from Rapidled
Just for thought Lifegard Aquatics Acrylic Scratch Removal Kit 72000 I say it would be just as costly as buying a new 20 gallon glass aquarium, I...
I'm sorry if i missed something but what kit did you use? Can i use it in a tank with water, corals/invertebrates/fish? I hope it's succesful,...
I have a lot of light scratches that kills the view of my established 20 gallon reef (acrylic), is there anyway i can remove them safely without...
It depends where you put them, I would have them as far as possible from any LPS/SPS.
I'm so sorry, My prayers are with you and your family...
I wouldn't go with a deep sand bed it would be dangerous if stirred, just 1''-2'' layer of sand.
Ohh, Yea Sorry about that ;D
Oohh, plan changes... What made you reconsider?
Tap water will encourage algae blooms in the tank, Tap water has much more junk than just phosphates and nitrates. You CAN use tap water but if...
I would use all RODI water, Plants don't really need tap water just nitrates/phosphates/ammonia and other organics.
I forgot that i've already posted that... lol My apologies..
Looks great so far, I was wondering why put softies in this tank when they would be much happier in the biocube 29? BTW if you are looking to get...
I know you didn't start this thread to discuss this debate, But the new tank you will set up won't be ready (mature enough) for a clam, and you will...
I think the lights need to be upgraded badly.. I would get a cheap t5 fixture from odyssea as a permanet light
So it's basically a refugium sorta or a patch reef? ;D Gonna be great, and perfect habitat for some critters like sea horses not a beginner though..
Why bother? They are not in the display right? Just leave them thrive there they will consume nitrates and phosphates, If they get out of hand just...
I think 4 3w Cree LEDS with 60 degree optics would be enough for a 3 gallon JBJ, i would go with a RapidLED DIY 5 or 6 LED kit, would be cheaper than...
Adding sand to your existing sand bed will kill any copepods, worms etc that are just under the sand bed surface resulting nitrates and hydrogen...
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