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Cool. That is some very helpful info. Thanks!

I think it's a 22w max, and it's a 20 gal high so it's like 20" top to bottom. So, you think the sump isn't neccessary except for storage? So far everything fits ok, guess I could just get a protein skimmer and some live rock then?

I've got the 500gph powerheads for a 20 high, that I think is done. And I've got a 100 watt heater, should be fine. But keeping my current hood is there 1 light I can use for my live rock etc? And lastly, this is the big question of the day, should I use a sump, refugium, how exactly should I...

I am setting up a 20 gallon tank and am thinking of making a sump/refugium. What would be good plants to grow in it to keep the nitrates etc down? I am thinking of keeping them in the sump so they don't take over my display tank but how much lighting is needed in order for the plant life to...

That's good. Will the live rock thrive with just one bulb, can I continue using my 15watt or do I need to upgrade? Do the inverts need a calcium supplement

I'd like to continue using my current hood by upgrading the light, is this possible and if so what's one good light and what reef plants will match it? Also should I have a sump and circulate the water out through all that stuff or can I just use a protein skimmer and my powerheads? I will only...

Can I just use my regular 15 watt bulb or does the live rock need more light? I am thinking adding the live rock to the sump is a good idea too except it is so expensive and very heavy. Oh, could I use an incandescent bulb for the live rock in the sump because I was going to give my flourescent...

Hello, I am putting together a mini tank for inverts and live rock. Is there one light I can use with my current hood, and what skimmer is good for 20 gallon?

Ok, should I set up a sump? I'll get a coralife protein skimmer and I guess I'll remove the venturi bubbles from the powerhead if there will still be enough aeration without them. I read all this fancy sump stuff and wonder if I need to include everything or if just the protein skimmer will be...

Thanks for the info. I am not using the 10 gallon for anything yet but if I need to, and it seems I do, then I will. Don't exactly know what a sump entails but can look that up. I assume it's to circulate the water for aeration. I'll get a coralife protein skimmer, but for the lighting can I...

I am setting up a 20 gallon high and want to put mostly little inverts in it so is there anything special I need to do like particular lighting or anything? Thanks

Thanks for the the advice. So if I remove the "bubbles" will I have enough aeration just with the high water flow? And do I need a refugium or a skimmer? And can the live rock live with the lighting/setup I have? Thanks. (I know I can't have much in the way of fish with this size but I'll be...

I know I need to lurk around the site and learn some stuff but maybe you can help me a bit to get me on my way. So far I've got about 500gph from 3 (660) penguin powerheads, and a 100 watt heater. What do I need to do to make a functioning saltwater tank now? I've got a 10 gal under it if I...

Hello, I have a 20gallon high tank with 3 penguin powerheads total of 500gph (and the venturi system is hooked up so it's blowing a LOT of bubbles around) connected to an ugf covered with first large gravel, then a mix of small gravel and coral gravel on top; it's heated by a ebo 100watt...