Ok, I am in the process of setting up a 40 gal. reef tank. Currently I have 4 96 watt bulbs, 1 actinic and one 10k. I was in the process of setting up a sump. I am extremely new to reef tanks. When I bought my tank, I was told it was a reef tank. But further investiagtion turned up that it was actually a 40 gal. acrylic fresh water tank. Even though the owner of the shop told me it was a reef tank. SO I do not have any overflows. Now the last time I was in a local reef store. I was told that with the size of my tank, all I would need is a good protein skimmer and a sump would be wothless on my tank. Unfortunately the protein skimmer does not skim off the top of the water. I am using the Remora (it was recomended to me). Now I have a nasty green film on the top of the water. The only idea that I have is to do a sump, now. Use an external over flow, or have an internal installed.
Any ideas would be greatly appreaciated.
Any ideas would be greatly appreaciated.