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I have not used the skimmer in question, so I can't comment about it being any good or not, but I do see one red flag. Note that the skimmer only costs about $80. Compare that to an AquaC Remora at about $165, or an AquaMedic Turboflotor Hang on at about $245. In my opinion. to get the price...

In addition, bumblebee snails hide, and you will not see them much. You are much better off with one of the more standard snails.

I would run the skimmer 24 hours a day. If you don't, you have a pocket of stagnant water that can go bad on you, and you are dumping that right back into the system. Ever dump out a Remora skimmer? There is quit a bit of water in there. In addition, skimmers build up material on their insides...

I would say the coral beauty would be a good choice, and they may be reef safe. It's always a risk with an angel. While niger triggers are docile compared to most others, they are still on the aggressive side, and consider any crabs, shrimp, and most snails you may want as lunch. Ditto for...

If you can't find a specific fitting, the best thing to do is a search on the net for it. Prices can vary quite a lot. Look at 4 or 5 places and you get an idea of what the part goes for. Then select based on price. It may help to do a check on the vendor at "that big reef site" or at, offsite...

Here is the issue. You want to have a large fish that is aptly described as "pooping machine" by cayars. While triggers are tough hardy fish, you still want to maintain the best quality water conditions. In my opinion, you need both the skimmer and and the canister, preferably with carbon or...

The reason behind not getting anything is because you might desire a different tank size, live rock, or clean up crew. They are not "one size fits all". You could easily figure that a larger tank would give better results, or that a small tank would be more affordable. Live rock can vary...

Clear PVC pipe is available, see this off site like - http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=4 However, I do not recommend using it, except for things like skimmers where you need to see what is going on inside them. Clear pipe is wonderful for growing algae, and it will be one more thing to...

There is also flexible PVC pipe, sometimes called Spa tubing. It is cut and glued just like normal PVC pipe, but it will bend. It's not as flexible as clear hose, but it will not kink. Also, since it's not a completely smooth surface, a lot of glue should be used with it. It also will have more...

Research first, before you spend any money on a tank, LR or LS, or anything else, except books. These are critical components of a reef system. Don't start off bad. It a lot more expensive to buy it twice. I know you want to get this going, but it would be a big mistake to buy anything now...

I'm new to NJRC but have been involved with SW aquarium systems for many years. The best possible advice I can give anyone new to the hobby is to get yourself several good books on state of the art reef aquariums, read them, and acquire some basic knowledge necessary to properly setup and...