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I have a 90G reef system & 40G sump with a heavy bio-load. I have things narrowed down to the following 2 skimmers: Reef Octopus Hurricone Cat 2 Internal Skimmer Same pump as used in Bubble Kings. 80scf rated airflow. http://www.reefspecialty.com/p430/NE...duct_info.html Reef Octopus Extreme 200...

I had a discussion today with a veteran reefer. He suggested that soft corals do not do as well in aquariums with heavy protein skimming. He thinks that slightly dirtier water provides a better enviornment for them. His suggestion that really heavy skimming creates an ideal enviornment for LPS...

Originally Posted by gio28 i have heard from several people that this is a great skimmer/filter. i am thinking about putting one on my 36 reef. but there are a couple things about it that i wanted to know...like if the bio-bale it comes with is effective and if not then if i could put something...

Originally Posted by Stanlalee I dont think there can be a definative answer to that question. A heavy bioload can be dealt with via water changes even with inadequate equipment but are most people going to get sick of doing abnormally large and frequent water changes to make up for it...

I would like some feedback from some experienced reefers. Could my existing system support a heavy bio-load? I eventually want to have a heavy bio-load, but don't want to upgrade equipment unless it is really needed. 90 Gallon 100+ Lbs Live Rock 2x Koralis 4 Power Heads CPR Dual Bak Pak Protein...

Do you think this tank is a bit overcrowded? [url]*** the video is full of profanity so is not acceptable for this board -Sep

Did you invest in a quarantine system? I would quarantine all new fish for at least 2 weeks in copper or hyposalinity before adding them to your tank. You have a parasite free system; keep it that way.

What would be your best recommendation for a skimmer in the $500 range?

Originally Posted by crypt keeper ICH is not a big deal too people who know what they are doing. I could not dissagree with you more. People that know what they are doing understand what a problem Ich really is, and how destructive it is to the hobby. I am not trying to be argumentative; I...

The feedback from this thread has been good. My point is, if you are going to reply, do so with some substance. I will mod my stock list to something around the following: Volation Lion Blue Throat Trigger Lunar Wrasse Yellow Tang Maroon Clown Snowflake Eel Next question, what would be the best...

Does anyone know which triggers have the best success with Lions? Blue Throat Ni gger Anything else?

Originally Posted by Cranberry There's no way a 90g will be able to support that. There's also some major incompatibility issues there. Cran, This 2 liner didn't add any value to the discussion. I am of the oppinion that my initial list would work just fine in a 90 gallon. At least for a...

Originally Posted by AquaKnight Definitely skip the wrasse like crypt said. Just too much fish for a 90. I'm sure we all wouldn't mind having a black-tip shark or two, but none of us have tank's appropriate for one and therefore don't keep them. That and decide on either the Lion or Picasso...

120 Lbs live rock CPR Dual Pack skimmer - modded for both venturi and air diffuser Cascade Canister filter Water movement: Koralis Hydro 4 Maxijet Powerhead