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  1. bluetangclan

    butterfly with trigger?

    I have a niger trigger and really like the butterflies, especially the pearlscale. Has anyone have any luck with these co-existing? Or any butterfly species exsiting with any any trigger species?
  2. bluetangclan

    custom in-wall 115 gallon done!

    Correct. I initially had the return pump there but had extra sand so i just dumped it in and moved the pump to the middle
  3. bluetangclan

    custom in-wall 115 gallon done!

    The first section on the left is coming from the overflow. It then flows to the middle which contains the skimmer and return pump. The skimmer can only fit in the middle.
  4. bluetangclan

    custom in-wall 115 gallon done!

    Thanks! Here are more pics.... The sump is still a work in progress. I originally wanted the skimmer on the right chamber but it wont fit so right now its in the middle along with the pump. I will probably use the right chamber as a refugium. Let me know how I can improve on it.....
  5. bluetangclan

    custom in-wall 115 gallon done!

    Just finish the build a couple of days ago. So far I only have live rocks and letting the water cycle before putting any fishes. I will post more pics then......
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    custom in-wall 115 gallon done!

    Had a tv nook thats only 52 inches wide so obviously cant fit a modern sized tv.....so whats better to fill it up than a custom in-wall tank...enjoy! before.... after.....
  7. bluetangclan

    which Reef Octopus skimmer is newer/better?

    Thanks. I think I shall go with the Diablo 160 XS
  8. bluetangclan

    which Reef Octopus skimmer is newer/better?

    Quote: Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 Absolutely - you don't have to have a skimmer on a tank at all unless you want to. Skimmers make your tank clean because it removes excess amounts of organic nitrate and phosphates. If you keep up with efficient water changes (as in doing them the...
  9. bluetangclan

    which Reef Octopus skimmer is newer/better?

    Are you referring to the 160 XS model? You mean I can initially have it stocked without a skimmer?
  10. bluetangclan

    which Reef Octopus skimmer is newer/better?

    not exactly sure yet but was thinking of lionfish, tang, trigger, puffer....
  11. bluetangclan

    which Reef Octopus skimmer is newer/better?

    Tank is 115 gallons FOWLR. Its brand new and not setup yet so no stock at the moment. Sump will be 29 gallons.
  12. bluetangclan

    which Reef Octopus skimmer is newer/better?

    I need to decide between these 2 Reef Octopus protein skimmers. #1 has no model number, #2 is NWB-150. Both are same price at $199 1. Reef Octopus Needle Wheel Skimmer - 6 in. - up to 150 gallons Product Features Reef Octopus® 6" Pinwheel Skimmer Dimensions: 12" x 8.5" x 22.13" Rated up...
  13. bluetangclan

    led lighting recommendations

    Thanks. I guess I will wait for the EVO Quad...they wont have any in stock till end of June :(
  14. bluetangclan

    led lighting recommendations

    How about this one. Would this be brighter than the EVO Quad? SKY-100-x 100W Aquarium Light ?32pcs*3W LED 2 power cords? 16pcs Blue LED Limited voltage?85~264V N.W. 4.325kg/pc Input current?630mA...
  15. bluetangclan

    led lighting recommendations

    the problem is there is no make or model...it looks like diy
  16. bluetangclan

    led lighting recommendations

    can i put a link to an ebay item?
  17. bluetangclan

    will this skimmer fit in my sump?

    Thanks Meowzer.... The place emailed me back and said that the skimmer will fit in center of sump, but is it supposed to be in the middle? I am doing more research and see that many folks have it on the end. I am doing FOWLR so where's the most effective place to have the skimmer?
  18. bluetangclan

    will this skimmer fit in my sump?

    The place where I ordered the sump contacted me and said the following. I am a newbie and dont even know where to start on a sketch to accomodate this skimmer. Can someone help me? "You need to send us a sketch of where you want the dividers put to accomodate your skimmer. We'll build to suit...
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