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+1 on the Liverock suggestions. I think your lack of biological filtration may be your problem.
But if you go 500 you may as well go 1000!:)
Cool, let us know if that helps, it should. If not back to the drawing board.
I said mesh when I meant foam pre-filter. Is the skimmer in the same chamber as the return pump? I assume the bubbles are coming from the skimmer and...
Are the bubbles coming out of your protein skimmer and entering the main tank from your return pump(in the sump)? What kind of skimmer? What kind of...
Peppermint shrimps are a little cheaper than cleaner shrimp but they hide in the rockwork and just come out at night? I never see mine. Cleaner...
Good Job! Those pics are awesome. I am so doing this Thank you!
Wow looking good! That is cool, and I just ordered 2 x 96 watt actinics for my 250 watt halides for $75. (with shipping) and you only spent a...
Toss him.
Great info! Surprising on a few of those to say the least. K+ to you!
Wouldn't you need to keep the ocean water aerated the whole time? It seems like any of the micro organisms the water contained would die during...
Welcome to 3 reef! I am not the best person to respond but no one else has chimed in so I will offer my limited advice.(I haven't cycled a tank in 4...
Thanks mike007. I learned something new today. K+ to you!
Since we are talking about this stuff why is my skin Mint?
Nice Keith, Welcome to 3Reef! Hopefully you will find this site as helpful as I have!
I can't tell by the pic but is your return pump in a separate compartment so the water level stays the same in your sump?
The easiest thing to do I think is a Hang on back skimmer on the sump. (Black ravens idea.) Get the exact measurements of your sump, the free space...
Thanks Telgar I saw their site earlier.(Great site I may add) but if you only need 5-10 and can't pay the shipping ordering may not be ideal....
There are external skimmers on the market that can be plumbed next to the sump if you can't slide one through the gap of the top of the sump and the...
Is a hang on the back skimmer an option for you? Maybe an inexpensive one until you can redesign a new sump made to accommodate a skimmer?
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