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Thanks again. I understand there can bee too much flow also. Can the sump/refugium be too big? I plan on having a small DT for now, upgrade to larger. If I put the sump in the basement, I will have a lot of room for a large sump for may later purchase of a 180 gal tank. But start with a 40 or 50...

Thanks I have read so much stuff lately that I begin to forget the basics.

During PWC can you do the 10 or 20% water change from the sump? LFS said to do it from the DT. I guess if there is enough volume in the sump it wouldn't be much different, just less messy. Roger

This I am sure has been covered. What is the turnover rate in gph that we strive for in a reef tank? Is there a guidline like 5 times per hour? Thanks Roger

Hi, I have been learning a lot just lurking here. Thought I would start small, practice, get a few needed maintenance items, and then upgrade. Too mush money would have to be re-spent to get the tank i want. Then to keep the wife happy, a 75 gal was considered. I am remodeling a room where this...

Hello, I am new to the hobby of Salt water aquariums. Have had freshwater fish for many years. On trips to the lfs, the fish that we want are colorful etc but they are the dreaded "Saltwater" and everyon knows how hard it is to have a saltwater tank. Well I talked to a couple of people at work...