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I'm surprised that someone hasn't jumped on this...a great skimmer at a great price. The Sicce pumps are one of those "bullet proof" items that never seem to die.

Looks great, Juan.

Welcome aboard, General 11.

This would be my suggestion: Dual Chamber Media Reactor - MR-DUAL

Welcome aboard, Aram.

I've always been an advocate of using DSB's. I started my last tank in '97 with about 3+" using Southdown, and after reading Dr. Shimek's articles in '02, I slowly increased it to ~ 6+". The DSB, along with ~ 75lbs. if Pukani rock was my primary filtration system, and kept both NO3 and PO4 at...

I've always kept my param's near NSW, so Ca ~ 420ppm, Alk ~ 7.5dKH and Mg ~ 1350ppm. Although I didn't keep my system at ultra low levels, my NO3 was ~.5 and PO4 ~ .03.

Welcome aboard, Charles.

They're a budget grade reel.

Shimano makes good reels.

I used to take mine out about every three month's, run it in a 5 gal bucket of vinegar/water for an hour, disassemble and clean the pump/impeller/venturi, etc. I was running BP's, so this was a good schedule for me.

Looks great guys, nice work.

Thank you Terri and Ant, great hosts, great food, great company, I hope to see you all again sometime.

There is a church parking lot diagonally across the street from the house that I've always used.

Lynn will be with me too, so I will be +1 also.

One of the first items I would buy is a decent RO/DI unit here is a good unit. As far as the skimmer, as mentioned, again another one of the first pieces of equipment to buy. Although I wouldn't go too big, I believe in a 1+ philosophy, meaning I would go up one size larger than your system...

Welcome aboard, Mark.

Welcome aboard, Sweetreef.

Welcome aboard, Mike.

Have you checked your RO/DI water for TDS? Started a new container of salt mix? Opened a new container of GAC/GFO? Any new supplements? Stray voltage? Rusting magnets? Insecticides or chems, i.e. cleaners, etc. near the tank? Do you have an air line to your skimmer intake that goes to the...