Bearchumjs
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TLTGF said:(2) powerheads are generally recommended so that you can have good, variable, flow patterns in your reef
So two 1400's going at the same time one on each side of the tank?
TLTGF said:(2) powerheads are generally recommended so that you can have good, variable, flow patterns in your reef
Sniperhank said:In my 36 gal bowfront, i am running 2 750 and one 550 koralias. I have a 1050 coming since I am upgrading to my 55 gal. I will prob keep the 750s and add the 1050, then using the 550 to stir up saltwater.
So two 1400's going at the same time one on each side of the tank?
Bearchumjs said:I found this protein skimmer / refugium:
http://www.aquatraders.com/Hang-On-Refugium-with-Protein-Skimmer-24in-p/43017.htm
What is the opinion on canister filters? I thought this looks cool.
http://www.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-CFS4-Canister-Filter-p/42044.htm
Ibrahim said:The skimmer is good but the canister filter is terrible. I own one and the pump was too weak to even pull water down and shoot it back up
Bearchumjs said:Thank you. I'm leaning towards not having that filter now. It sounded like a good idea but the more I read and the more I hear from you guys, I don't really think its necessary.
Ibrahim said:The CFS700 is a good filter.
Sniperhank said:Any rock you put in will become live. It is the bacteria that makes it live. I don't see why you couldn't use lava rock. I'd read up on it first to make sure it won't put anything in your system or cause odd pH issues before doing it.
As for heaters, you should only need one. Keep in mind your total water volume. If you have a sump and/or a fuge that is more water. So a heater that wont do more than 55 gallons wouldn't be able to do a 55 display, 36 sump, and 20 fuge.
jwalsh said:Canopys look nice but just keep in mind if you get lighting that creates a lot of heat you might have issues with the water heating up. just because the canopy will hold the heat in and less ventilation. Just somethinng to think about
Sniperhank said:You tech do not need a filter. I like having one on my tank to help keep my water pristine and it adds some extra surface agitation. Can't go wrong with extra water movement.
Bearchumjs said:Thank you for the info about the egg crate. I was wondering if it was a good idea to just set the rock on the glass or not. And I won't get live sand if its really a waste of money.
Thank you for the info on testing kits.
As for corals, I eventually want to get green star polyps, zoanthids, mushrooms, maybe some button polyps.... Some branch corals. And I took a picture of a coral at petco of this one coral I don't know what it is. I have to do alot more research on different types of corals because I know I'll want more at some point.
Thanks again for all your help! I think I'm at the point where I can start buying equipment.
Do y'all know what this is?