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Read this 3 times. So the zooxanthellae will only get nutrients from the coral if I understand corrected. But the second paragraphs seems to imply that the zooxanthellae will also obtain nutrients from the water directly thus competing with the coral for nutrients. This is a little confusing...

I am talk about the ones with zooxanthella. How about phosphate? Maybe I am simplify thing but I can find a good answer. Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2

Imo tank is cheap compare to other equipment. I bought mine from trops. Most of the used tank are scratched up. Get the stand used. They charge you an ARM and leg at the lfs. Patient is key when buying used. Only buy used but good stuff. Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2

I think the goal is to get a very coarse material so the small particles will escape but the air bubbles can't. If you cut a few holes in the bottom then some water/air bubbles will escape then surface, causing turbulance at the surface. I have used 200 micron socks before it takes a long time...

Does it get clogged quickly? Maybe cut a few holes on the bottom? Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2

Paul I know if someone coming up with something it has to be you. Going to try this out. Do you have the bottom of the 3" pipe sitting on the bottom of the tank or the rocks? It doesn't have to be plugged, right?

What is the best way to setup the drain pipe to minimize splashing in the sump? I have about 600gph going down a 1" drain. Right now I am running the drain below the water line without a filter sock. Any ideas?