crystal clear? How do you do it?

Believe me I don't have the $ I spent on the Deltec either . I felt it was my best option as I'm not going to be running a sump and I'm just happy I got what I paid for with it, in terms of quality and performance. So many times you pay a lot and get something that doesn't live up to the expectations.

Best of luck with your system!

 

I don't run carbon. In fact, the last time I even put carbon in a media bag was about 8 months ago. Carbon helps remove the yellowness of water and impurities, but is not exactly needed. Your tank will not look clear if you have algae on the glass either.

I run a micron pad to polish the water, a cone skimmer rated for double the size of my tank, a fuge, and a UV sterilizer I needed when I ran my 29. I had a huge bacteria bloom in the 29 and never stopped using it.

The tank is crystal clear when you look from the side.

 

skimmer and biopellets.

 

bulk reef supply rox 0.8 carbon is good. cleaning filter pads bi-weekly helps. skimmer too.