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Originally Posted by murray BMF I'm not much of a skimmer expert but I have had a Sea Clone, which I gave away and now I'm using a Euro Reef. I've had it for about 2 years now and it is awesome. I noticed a definate change in my tank after I started using it and really haven't thought much...

Originally Posted by Squidd How much flow (gph) are you trying to get...Velocity pumps are really super quiet, but tend to build up caco3 in high calcium level reef tanks...but I have one running trouble free in a FOWLR for over two years now... Hey Squidd. I am not sure how much I would need...

Originally Posted by hagfish They should work fine. I think one light covers something like 24". HOpefully I can get away with that type of lighting in my 58 gallon...

Originally Posted by snailheave i chose glass for my 2nd tank after getting an acrylic as a noob. i like to be able to magfloat my tank without having to worry about scratching. as for the look factor... an acrylic tank looks downright ugly with scratches. Why, is it that simple to scratch...

Originally Posted by Jer4916 depends on who you ask, i wouldn't trade my ecosystem for anything....if i had to chooose between buying one again and not,i would....i could make one...but i'd rather just pay the money and not have to worry about it....so for me the $1000 was worth it. ~chris...

Originally Posted by Squidd My Gen-X is really noisy...relatively low amp draw, never gets "stuck"...but really, really loud...(whir from fan) really..ok, do you know of something better? thanks so much for helping...I knew someone would come to my rescue...lol

Originally Posted by Jer4916 ecosystem, is similar to a refigum, but mine has miracle mud in it...but its the same concept.... so either is good? Is one better or can I just put the miracle mud in the refugium too? thanks

Originally Posted by Jer4916 remember though, when you make your own ecosystem out of buckets...your display (will look trashy and unprofessional...when you show people you want it to look nice, so remember if you are going to make your own, make sure it looks nice...other wise...EWWW hehe Oh...

Originally Posted by BigB since you are asking if an ecosystem is worth it, no. You can save the money and have a similar set up in a fuge with live sand and macro algae. Also, if you plan on using a skimmer, since the top is sealed they don't and won't fit into the first chamber. They make a...

Does anyone know how good those pendant MH lights are and how many I would need for my tank?? thanks

Originally Posted by RobChuck I no longer need heaters any more (3x400W of MH will do that!), but when I used to run heaters, I had great luck with the old style Ebo Jager. If you can't find a brand that works, a suggestion would be to get a temperature controller and crank the heaters all the...

I am buying many things today and I still need to make up my mind whether to get the ecosystem with miracle mud OR a refugium.. Anyone with suggestions???

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Originally Posted by mudplayerx Back when I first started my tank I used the glass canopies. There is like a 3 inch space in the back where the canopy doesn't cover the tank and this was more than enough room for it to stink. It was bearable, just unpleasant. Funny thing is for about a month...

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Well, being that I am new..I was hoping to avoid having to clean the skimmer once a week..But if I have to, I guess I will. I have just heard it is a pain in the butt. Do you know if that Urchin pro is easy to disassemble and clean? thanks

how many powerjets do I need for a 55 gallon 361/2" width tank? Can you recommend a quiet one and how many? thanks much!!!

Originally Posted by promisetbg Another couple things needed and very important! A GFCI and ground probe. GFCI { ground fault circuit interrupter} is to keep you from being shocked...salt + water + electricity can be dangerous. Ground probe is for stray voltage..= less stress for tank...