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well you could try, the concern is that you need to spend a few bucks to get started in SW and you don't wanna spend the money and end up "throwing the towel in" from the potential frustrations that a smaller system can cause. just my thoughts though.

Are you wanting to use your 10G tank to keep the costs down? If not, many would recommend getting a larger tank to start with because smaller volumes have are less forgiving with fluctuations. If you decided to get a bigger tank, your 10G will always be useful as a QT or a sump.

Thanks for the reply Kevin. Is the article on curing live rock the best way to go about it. water changes every 2 days? any other quick and effective methods?

I am starting a tank using a ecosystem sump and the instructions for the ecosystem say to introduce cured live rock, minimum of 6 weeks after the first week of setup. The problem is that my lfs won't keep it for that long because they don't have the room. Is there any adverse effects to putting...

It curves slightly from being on a roll but I have not made it bend to fit at all so I think it should be fine then. thanks for the info guys.

I'm wondering if there is any cons against using clear vinyl flex tubing from home depot for use between my sump and overflow box. I thought I read something about it awhile back, but can't remember whether it was good or bad. Thanks

thanks for the help guys....thats the info i was looking for : )

I have a mag 9.5 which has a 3/4'' output and I am wondering if I should feed it into 1" PVC pipes for the return instead of the 3/4. Any thoughts? I'll have a ball valve to control flow.

Aquasafe on Ebay is a good buy too.

do you have an automated top-off system? tunze makes some good ones.

Are you talking about using the mag as a return or as the backup to keep the siphon going on the overflow? As a return, it should work, but if not, put a gate valve on the return side of the pump to control the flow. Mag pumps will be fine with some restriction. Or... you could place a "tee"...

coralife makes aquagloves. http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/shopping/jalstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=mc-glove That may be what marine depot has too. (didn't see a pic)

many are happy with their purchases from ebay (aquasafe, filterdirect etc...) I'd go with a 100GPD one. The ebay ones have good prices.

peppermint shrimp will eat aiptasia.