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I don't understand how the 180 water is crystal clear, but the 300 isn't! Is it the lighting? The fact the 300 has a sump? Any ideas you have are appreciated!!!
The smaller tank would clear easier as a smaller amount of water is turning over through the filter, both tanks look pretty good to me looking at those pics......filter floss/pad I find is the best to use in your filter for clarity
I will have to say the lights. What are you running now? I'm running T5 with some 10k to 12k and actinic lights. I was running a few bulbs before and didnt pop, as soon as i added all of them it came alive. I placed in order for 120w dimmable full color spectrum coming from China. I bough it on Monday & should be here Tuesday. I got it for $111.00. Its the same one you see on that mega thread about lights on AA. I will let you know how it goes. I only ordered 1 but will need 3 to light the whole aquarium. For now it should do
The sump has different bays for the water to go over and under, media includes ceramic rings, bio balls, and bags of carbon, it's a 55 gallon sump. 300 also has fx6 filtering as well.