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my turn:
skimmers
seaclown skimmer - worthless
red sea prizm dlx skimmer - worthless
aquac remora pro - decent but new technology out
random equipment
odyssey t5 fixture - ok since i changed out the bulbs which were 20/per almost the cost of the fixture.
k2 solutions moonlights - awesome...
anyone know of any LFS having a labor day sale?
i haven't really seen any threads reporting sale items....or putting their items on sale. so if a mod could make a sticking for great deals found around our local fish stores. this would be AWESOME.
ie: something like sandee pointed out for their...
a few changes:
live stock:
flame angel (will go in last)
pair of onyx percs
not 100% which goby i want to go with at this time. i like the Hi Fin, dracula, Yasha.
i am deciding on going through with a sump. i know many have said drilling is quite easy. i really don't have the funds to...
just to chime in as well. i had bubble algae from a rock i was given when starting the hobby. i bought an emerald crab though i didn't know it's exact purpose until after i saw that he devoured it like a champ. the rock was COVERED. he ate it all within 24-48 hours.
i'll have to adjust my fans to try to keep the temps down.
thanks rafal. looking at what i want and shipping. it won't be ideal for me. i only want/need snails.
btw i'll have to retest but i'll do it in the A.M.
currently, my tank is empty of livestock. i just added a raw shrimp to put some type of kick start if that was necessary.
sg: 1.029
ph: 8.3-8.4
nitrite: 0-5ppm
nitrate: 0ppm
ammonia: white
not even on the scales. this is a brand new test kit via marine depot. i'll have to verify the expiration date but i would hope it's not a year old already.
today monitored my temps. it got as high as 82.2
i know as the day...
as mentioned by gogol, though i am no reef expert as well. i know a lot of individuals not running skimmers that have been very successful. the key/backbone is water changes if decided to go skimmerless. for nanos it's a bit easier since we're only changing out approximately 5gallons of water on...
i also did buy my test kits. API salt water master test kit and reef master. i read reviews stating that they are fairly good. but i would still have to get a different test kit for MG. I'll try Elos MG when i'm ready for SPS.
I think for my initial staging i'll be starting with my zoa and ric...
here are the new updated pictures of items bought. have yet to receive. should have everything up and ready by this weekend. so i'll take further setup pics then!
R2 solutions moonlights - 44 shipped via aquacave.com
2x Underwater 5w lights for fuge - 45shipped via inTank StevieT from...