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Agree that you dont need a filter as long as you are vigilant with water changes. 2g/week should be very easy. But if you want a filter I would look into a Hagen Aquaclear 110 (the largest model). It is easy to convert that into a mini refugium as well which will help with filtration, nuisance...

Just got back from THR. WOW! I was a big fan of the old store but this place is amazing. If you have been to That Pet Place in Lancaster, PA...well, the new Hidden Reef is the same, perhaps better. 460 tanks, half of them saltwater. 3 very large (300g ea?) tubs of live rock. Tanks range from...

Carlo Did you leave another humu trigger for me?? :D Im headed there on Thursday

The noise is from the water-jet action that takes place in the first part of the skimmer. Thats how remoras/urchins produce bubbles, by blasting the water through a tiny hole. Needless to say, this causes some sound! The filter foam will simply go around and above the spray nozzle.

:'( Now Im REALLY upset I couldnt make it (had to attend a family function in Connecticut). Glad to see Aarons new tank up and running. He is one of the nicest people I have met in this hobby. :)

Nice tip! Im going to try that

Hmmm...good point Dave about the stagnant water. Anyone have any tips for quieting a remora?

When I ran MH I tried every combo out there. 10K with actinic, 14K with/without, 20K with/without I finally decided that 14K with actinic supplementation was perfect for me. White enough and blue enough. Of course...every mnfc bulbs look different!

I know the trigger will be a mess, but both my fiancee and I pretty much have our hearts set on that fish. Im still debating but after some thinking I think I am going to go with the skimmer and just run it on a schedule. The only time its really annoying is when we are trying to watch...

You get what you pay for in this hobby. :-\

A store over here by Philly sells rock for just under $4.00/lb I think the club actually sells rock...not too sure about that though. If you already have the 30g tank you might be OK collecting rock and sand, and then look around for used lights. Going slow and saving money to buy better...

12g Aquapod $120.00 15w heater $20.00 15lb LR $75.00 15lb sand $20.00 You will still need test kits, thermometer, hydrometer (or refractometer), salt, water, cleaning supplies, water change supplies. Also filtration supplies (mesh bags, carbon). The best way to start off is by buying used...

Agree completely with sinkingbeach above. 1. What type of tank do you want? Fish only, soft coral reef, LPS coral reef or SPS coral reef. Each step takes a bit more work, a bit more lighting, a bit more money and a some more careful monitoring. Gross generalizations, but true to a certain...

Big Als might offer something to the area, but The Hidden Reef has an almost cult like following. For many years it was the best (and only) resource for saltwater and reef livestock. I dont see them losing any turf war battles in the future.

I was going to go to the shore next week...but I think I will sprawl out under your lights instead! 8) 8) 8)

Thanks for the detailed write up carlo. Great overview! I dont have room for both the skimmer AND the canister I dont mind running the skimmer at night, but I thought a canister running 24/7 might be more efficient than a skimmer running at night when no one is watching TV.

Thanks for the answers so far. - Tank will be FOWLR - Only corals might be xenia, mushrooms, gsp if any at all - Moderate stocking (only the one fish) My thoughts are along the same line as you Carlo. The canister might be better for nitrogenous removal. I was planning on having the foam...

I tihnk a single MH wouldnt be overkill at all. With a good reflector and the right height off the water, you shouldnt have any shadowing.

Let me run something by the group. 72g bowfront 60lbs live rock 60lbs sand Stocking plans: Picasso trigger, inverts (for cleaning and for food) I am trying to decide if I should stick with my Remora Skimmer or switch to a Magnum HOT canister filter. Here are my pros/cons. Skimmer Pros...

How much do they want? You can get a new, and even upgraded hood, from an aftermarket company Or just call JBJ and see how much it would be to buy a new hood altogether