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Jermz79 - PM sent Accorddude - what lighting set up did you choose?

I am thinking, because of space issues, I may not set up my 55 gallon. If you were going to set up a smaller tank, what would it be? 10, 15, 20, 20H? What is ideal for a small tank? I am thinking if I go with a smaller tank, it should be a reef. Equipment I think is appropriate: Tank...

Thanks REVHTREE, I am planning a FOWLR. Would the LR rubble be put in the same place as the bio balls were, in the stream of falling water? Doesn't seem like the plastic that holds up the bio balls would hold much weight. Would this set up with Bio balls be ok for a FOWLR? Again, Thanks...

Can you add the LR to the area where the bio ball usually sit? Or do you change that portion completely? I am wanting to do a fish only with Live Rock at this point. Would that change the recommendation of LR over bio ball use? I can definately see that alot has changed since I last did this...

I will have to do some reading as I am not familiar with the "Berlin Method". When I bought the tank and filter set up, it was top of the line, but like anything else it's nothing compared to new technology. I guess I have some reading to do. Anyone want to put it here in a nut shell? Is it...

straight or diluted? How much rinsing after scrubbing with vinegar is needed?

I am wanting to start up my 55 gal tank after not having it running for 7 or 8 years. It was hastily taken down during a move, and not cleaned as well as it probably should have been. I am wondering how to clean it back up? The tank itself has a band of hard crusty algea remains and a build up...