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  1. J

    First aquarium.

    Ok so I've been reading more about closed loop systems. This might sound crazy but this is kinda what I've come up with: I am defientaly gettting a hood for my fish tank and I would perfer to have as few holes in my tank as possible to keep the chances of leaking to a minimun. So what if I...
  2. J

    First aquarium.

    NC2WA, wow after seeing that I probably only have 3 or 4 dozen questions. j/k that is a really sweet setup. I'm not a big fan of drilling my tank like you did and I really don't want to go with pvc pipes in my tank. Any other options? If I have to pick between the two I'll go with drilling. Also...
  3. J

    First aquarium.

    Ok cool. So a closed loop lets you put as much flow through your tank as you want. Since its seperate from the sump the flow to the sump can be slow to get the most contact time with the refugium/skimmer. Think I understand. And I want one. :) Thanks.
  4. J

    First aquarium.

    Just thought of another question. Whats a closed loop?
  5. J

    First aquarium.

    I'll look into the Sundials, but if I'm planning on getting a powerstrip with a timer on it does it matter which ones I get? For the fish I'm planning on a pair of clownfish, a mandarin, (not for awhile I know), possibly an angel or butterflyfish, and maybe something like a yellow tang. Nothing...
  6. J

    First aquarium.

    OK so don't be cheap on the skimmer, and pick a skimmer that is rated above my tank capacity. Got it. Thanks for the advice. Any specific brands anyone would recommend for an in sump skimmer? I was reading some reviews on T5 lights. They were Nova Extreme Pros, but instead of individual...
  7. J

    First aquarium.

    I haven't really looked at models yet. My LFS suggested an aqua.
  8. J

    First aquarium.

    Its going to be FOWLR. Right now I'm just trying to plan everything out before I dive into this. I've read some topics on skimmers. They all seem to be very adjustable. Since I've only seen them in a box at my LFS could someone explain how they are set up? I think I have how they work and what...
  9. J

    First aquarium.

    Funny you should mention that book, my mother got it for me for christmas when I was home visiting last month. I agree it is a very good resource of information. I am also having a bit of a problem finding websites that sell lights and skimmers. Any ideas?
  10. J

    First aquarium.

    Thanks again for the advice. What do you think of what fish I have picked? Anything not going to get along? Are the clownfish going to compete with the mandarin for the pods? Any other ideas for another fish or two? I think an angel or butterfly fish would be cool. Any problems if I have them...
  11. J

    First aquarium.

    Thanks, Whats the difference between SPS and LPS? I know I shouldnt put a mandarin in for a year or so I'm not trying to rush things. But what are the pods? Where do they grow? In the sump? On the live rock? Does this occur naturally with what comes in on the live rock or is it the macro algae...
  12. J

    First aquarium.

    Hi everyone! I'm going to start my first saltwater tank soon and I was hoping for some advice. I know the first thing everyone says is to research research and more research. Luckly I think I have that covered. One of the things I love doing is research. It took me two months to decide on a TV...
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