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the reactor can go outside or behind your stand if space is an issue, You just need some vinyl hose and a pump. But if you do run a HOB fuge, as long as you run it opposite your lighting schedule you will be ok, as long as it's sized properly
If you do not mind running one in your display tank, you could run a HOG ATS https://www.marinedepot.com/Santa_Monica_Filtration_HOG1x_Hang_On_Glass_Algae_Scrubber-Santa_Monica_Filtration-6Y53824-FIFRAS-vi.html. You could also run a remote chaeto reactor for something outside your DT Making a...
Personally I haven't but I know folks like Mike Paletta do utilize this method. In essence, you are turning your DT into a giant skimmer. I've seen it done where folks would add a wooden air stone to flood the tank with bubbles. From there they lift up dirt and what not into the overflow
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As far as i know, there isn't a solid, bullet-proof way to rid yourself of Dinos. You could try a few things: Vibrant - Which i have mixed views about but worth a shot, Micro Scrubbing, or just removing the pieces from your display.
hopefully some other folks can chime in.
Just keep up with the maintenance and you will be ok. Also like mentioned the sump will allow you to keep most of the equipment out of your display tank
I'm a short guy so for me even the 36" tall stand is tough. I'd never be able to reach the bottom if I'd had to get my hand in there.
Personally I've never had a metal stand before