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I am putting together a 29gal sump/refugium for my 75gal reef tank. I figure I need 3 chambers one for remora Pro, refugium and sump. I have no idea how tall to make the acrylic walls to promote waterflow. Anyone know of any layouts or designs that work. Pictures would be ideal Thanks

How much sand is needed to "seed" bagged sand? I would love lots of worms and pods and such so any hints at where to buy would also be appreciated. Would a 20% live sand mix work?

It seems every step presents a myriad of options to which there is no definitive answer. :? I will be buying some LR from LR.com due to the enormous support of our sponsors, but given its density I thought buying some fiji or other type would also be good. Calfo's book suggests that LR should...

The LFS uses their algae tank filled with wrasses and cleaner shrimps as a "healing" tank for sick fish. These fish do great. He will put in sick customers fish, or ill-looking recent arrivals and they get better fast!! Interestingly I just discovered this tank is in the same system as 2 of...

Planning a 30 gal refugium with 18" in the middle for caulepra and other macros. Does the algae require any special lighting? I have heard conflicting ideas about using freshwater lights, NO lights for plants from gardening store and then even PCs. What do most folks use? I only need 18"...

I was going to get a used skimmer from a friend, but he sold it on ebay :x instead, so I am in the market for a new skimmer. Will have a 75 gal reef with 30 gal refugium below. I have seen AquaC mentioned on the boards, but any recs and inexpensive net sites to purchase.

Connecting all my sump piping, but need cement to glue it all together. When I asked the guy at Lowe's whether there was non-toxic glue that would be safe in aquariums, he shrugged and said after they harden there will be no toxins. I purchased Oatey All purpose cement for PVC, ABS, CPVC...

setting up my 75 gal this weekend with 30 gal refugium, but trying to figure out timing issues... I plan on running the sump, skimmer all with saltwater to make sure no leaks, etc before adding anything. I have a coralife aquapro (2 150w HQI & 96 actinics) Then I'll put in 90+ lbs. LR from...