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I had the same thought about the tank, hope you heal up fast, sure looks nasty.
Tell us more about the lights please. :).
Tanks and any delivery company don't mix that is for sure...I learned the hard way with my sump.
I remember your tank was really sweet looking forward to the new build.
Re: Here's my now 375 (was 120) by Bax
Thanks for the great idea. Never thought of that.
Be careful you don't break out in ick :P.
Do what you can and try to relax.
Understood...what I was thinking was if you could plumb in a skimmer to a closed loop(IDK if easy or not) then you could just cut the holes in the top of the hood without destroying the whole thing.
You can keep just about everything....make sure you put any higher light stuff up higher. I had some LPS that did better there then under T5.
Just follow the suggestions below and you will be fine.
My false perc never tried to host anything except the powerhead I posted before. When I added the second one she was hosting within a couple days, the original one tries to get close but is not allowed most of the time.
One thing I found strange and maybe this wouldn't be a bad place to ask I...
Gotcha...you know without totally destroying the look of the all in one look maybe you could plumb in a skimmer not is a sump? I guess most are a bit more serious then nano skimmers but hey better over skimming then under.
They change sexes so the bigger one becomes the female, and if my pair is any indication the dominate one. Much like homelife ;D. In any case someone like Barry might be able to tell you how to sex them but sorry I cannot.
You have all the information here to do it up. You can use any sized water holding container for a sump. Really bigger is better. Some use big rubbermade tubs, some custom sized acylic, some left over fish tanks. Remember no copper should have been used in the 55G though. How are your drains on...
Don't worry mine always hung up in the corner near the power head. Since the introduction of the second Mrs clown they move out and about and she hosts the anemone that we recently introduced to the tank.
Sounds like a good stocking plan.
Check out the Hydor pico pumps...they are tiny and low watts for 300 GPH return. I had a Koralia 2 in my AP and was great. You can for sure keep all the corals mentioned with the lights. I do hate the CP lights though. T5 are much nicer but would require serious...
You can certainly keep live rock in the back chamber...but ditch the sponge as it is going to create high levels of nitrates. As vangvance said use a disposable floss(I used filter floss with a divided chamber in the back). I split my chamber into two top sections, front by overflow with floss...
Why: I have loved snorkeling and the ocean in general. My wife liked the fish. So SW after decades of tropical fish was the obvious next step.
Who: I do most of the dirty work, planning and composition was a family affair, and I think the whole family loves the tank.
For vacations I try to do my...
Here is where I got mine...they will custom build one if you want something sized.
Also can buy just sump minus skimmer. I bought sump/refugium and custom skimmer works great for me...
Fed them for the first time. Mamma Mia they loved them ... I used the fork method. Will have to get some more for sure. I also have some caviar in the fridge...will have to sneak some to the fish while the wife isn't looking. ;)