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Originally Posted by promisetbg Before you make this decision,I suggest you take a look at some tanks that run with a skimmer.Look into the collection cup....do you really want THAT in your tank?? :thinking: I saw some and I definitely don't want that in the tank. BUT ecosytem owners do not use...

Originally Posted by snailheave i find a pure reef tank (with very little fish) easier to maintain than a fowlr. Why would you say that? Just curious because I was told with a reef..there is more testing involved since corals and anemones and such need prestine water conditions and cannot...

Originally Posted by snailheave i have one. i like it but i don't think it works any better than a regular refugium set up. it does look cleaner and neater. Do you use a skimmer with it..or not since they don't recommend it? That makes a big difference since there is one less thing to maintain.

Originally Posted by SW-Newbe I have the Aqua C remora pro wdrain (the drain goes into a gal jug). I set the cup about half way up. I get about an inch or so a day of green smelly liquid. I've only had it set up for 2 weeks but so far so good. Hey, do you only smell that smelly liquid when...

Anyone else that can add how their tanks compare? thanks

Originally Posted by RumRunner WOW, Sinner's Girl you are really worked up about that 40%. Who are you to judge what's way too much for MY reef water changes?? I have no problem if you personally think it's too much but you sound pretty judgemental. I like to do bigger water changes on a...

Hey, if it works for you...more power to ya. I hope to be able to do water changes once a month too. I am not going to overload and I am going to have a 75 gallon with tons of LR and LS. Plus either an ecosystem or refugium. Not sure yet. I want to avoid the skimmer...so I may go with the...

Originally Posted by Jer4916 Lennon you know i have one! :) Hi Jer! Is it still wonderful :o) Some people say to just get the mud and put it in a refugium...but in another thread of mine..I put down what the company said. They seem to feel that it is different. I am not sure though...In your...

Originally Posted by tthemadd1 So I was looking at my LR this morning and here is a problem with breaking up alot of the corals and LR. I have corals growing into almost all of my LR. I am not sure how easy it will be to take the corals/anenomes off of the LR. IF you are still interested in...

May be interested in LR.. shoot me an email if you have pics and how much thanks jashton5@optonline.net

Maybe I should go with the ecosystem. No skimmer needed

Originally Posted by funkyman Unfortunately, there are no pre-made "sump kits" for lack of a better term. This part of anyone's system is very personalized. You pick: - the size you want the sump to be - how you want the sump set up - how you want the water routed in and out of your sump - how...

No one has an ecosystem??there must be someone here...

Anyone else with some input please??

Originally Posted by carshark ok so I am going to make the plunge and start with adding new lighting to my 75FOWLR. I am looking at a 4 lamp ARO model 4L VHO ballast kit. it comes with everything neccessary except bulbs. mounting brackets, electronic ballast capable of 440w. I am going to run...

Originally Posted by airforceb2 Ok, this is what I did...it sounds like you have it backwards... The supply line goes straight to the "IN" on the first filter. From the "OUT" to the check valve then to the RO unit. Better yet, Let me take a picture for ya... Hey there. I am not sure where...

Originally Posted by eaglefan Has anyone heard about the coralife needle wheel skimmer. Is it a good one to buy our should I choose something else? Thanks for the reply I heard that Aquac's are great. Look for the urchin line if your tank is not that big. They have others too.. good luck.

I read this for a jebo light. Is this true of all MH? thanks Metal HiLide are not attend to be turn off and on, if turned on need to wait 30 minutes before turning it off, by doing this the bulb will last much longer. Also Once recieved this light it will take 4-6 hour before the Bulb reach it's...