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Hang on the back HOB Emporer 400 Aquaclear 70 Canister Fluval Rena All of these can run mechanical, biological, and chemical. To run biological,...
People say the same about bioballs. The Emp 400 is well used across the hobby. Freshwater and salt. I have 2 but didn't like the noise.
You can set up a QT with a bare bottom 10 or preferable 20 gal tank from the store. HOB filter, heater and some big pieces a PVC for hiding. Due...
Here is an idea for flat shipping a stand: make it an assembly required metal stand, angle iron, square tubing etc. Then, an attachable "skin" to...
Two things come to mind on why a mature tank has nitrate rise faster. 1) beneficial bacteria in every nook and cranny and it is very effective at...
I've also seen them used as a bubble trap just before the return section of a sump. They run the width of the sump (say 16") but are stacked in a...
Bioballs Nitrifying bacteria = NH3 > NO2 > NO3 Live Rock Nitrifying bacteria = NH3 > NO2 > NO3 + Denitrifying bacteria = NO3 > N2 If you do bio...
Substrate (unless you are going bare bottom) sand Are you going to use a sump? If so overflow, sump, return pump, plumbing. Are you planning on...
You could also do all dry rock and then seed with Dr Tim's one and only nitrifying bacteria. Here is a video of a review: Bacteria in a Bottle:...
Why would it tumble the cheato grass? Why do you want your grass to tumble?
What about from the Hydor line? They have a slim internal skimmer and some external recirculating also....
Two smaller heaters. Redundancy is a great thing in a reef aquarium! You shouldn't need the added surface area of a wet drys bio balls with the...
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