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If you like a cleaner look as I do, go with the retro. I do not like the fixture sittiing on top of the canopy. I have two tanks, one each way and the retro is the way to go.

Quote: Originally Posted by jw1977 The tank has been up and running for nearly 3 years. I would buy new sand and just take a cup of the old sand and spread it around. Yes you can rinse it but that is too much work for me.  

Depending on the age of said tank, depends if sand should be just moved. Anything over 6 months other steps should be taken with the sand. JMHO

How old is your current setup?

Did you post the kind of algae?

I think it is the worst coral one can add to a tank! I made that mistake over a year ago and am still paying for it. I have to pick it out with tweezers at least every month. If you can keep it isolated it is a great beginner coral. JMO which doesnt count for much!!!

I guess I should of added that you have to sand the pvc pipe because theirs is metric.

I consider myself lucky!! I have had no problem with noise or vibration with my pump.

As long as the water is making a loud splashing noise it is probably correct>LOL The way to fix that noise is to put a 90 elbow (pvc) on the return. This will force the return underwater. You will also need to drill a hole on the top of the elbow.

Quote: Originally Posted by meowzer HMMMMM...I must have missed that section I really want to buy one but I just don't want to take a chance on getting a loud pump. I have a MSX300A with the Askoll/laguna pump and it is so quiet. I did however pay a lot more then $400 that a XP-2000 would run...

In 6" of water my gate valve outlet is underwater. Maybe something has changed or my communication skills are lacking.

In 6" of water the return pipe is underwater correct. This will cause back pressure and the skimmer will overflow with water or skim wet. If you want to run it that deep I would suggest keeping the flow valve open wide and watching it. Or you can extend the output pipe to get it above water...

I have seen them in person and they are sick!! People are using them at the frag swaps over their tanks and what it does to the colors is insane.

Did someone tell you how much water it should be in?

A great way to add color without the problems of over stocking fish is coral.

For the money it is a good skimmer. Next time I will look for a used bubble king mini. Its like everything else, how much do you want to spend and how much room you have. The skimmer meowzer is running is supposed to be good as well. I also might be expecting to much and have not owed...

I believe chromis kill each other. Although I have had two for about a year but started with three. dunno

I have the XP2000 and been running it for about 8months. I would give it a satisfactory rating. The tank is a 144g with a medium load. From what I have read look first at the bubble kings and work you way down from there. External skimmer Im told work better.

I have been using the Spectra for over a year. Does great for me.

Thank god I never put gsp in either of my tanks. I screwed up and put anthelia and xenia and now have to pick it out with tweezers every month I have a rock about twice the size of a softball with pom pom and blue/purple xenia on it that Im trying to get rid of before it spreads more.