Thanks for the great info Aidos, i think im going to try for a combo of bioballs and a sump. I have seen a pic of a combo on here and it looked like a fairly simple design. I have also looked into the MH lights but they are about $1300 for 3 foot tank. The tank im getting custom built is going to be 2 foot deep and was told that i would either need MH or 6 fluros to supply enough light to the bottom of the tank. :notsure:
Theres a fairly large aquarium chain in NSW, Strictly Aquarium (not sure if its nation wide or not) that sell there own brand of aragonite sand. Its the only place i have come across it, but i was told is rises your PH level or something.
Im on about $13 AUD an hour, but thats because im a 1st year apprentice electrician. I have always wanted a cleaner shrimp but there just to damn expensive, but being able to get a cheap Australia harliqin tusk is always a plus