Guys I need your feedback here.
long story short I set up a RS 300 XL to be a seahorse tank they are very messy eaters so I went heavy on the filtration.
I have reef mat 500
huge coral box D700 skimmer ( rated for 200-400 gallons)
UV
BRS mini reactor
current only running the UV as I only have 1 fish in there.
decided not to do the SH and pivot to LPS tank focusing on torches and meats.
so the questions is:
go with a smaller skimmer
just over skim
only skim 8hrs a day this is an option but the ATO will go crazy when if turns on/off
I know the current thought is not to over skim. just need encouragement to drop more $$ on a skimmer.
also had the thought of ditching the roller mat for an ATS...not sure why just like ATS
long story short I set up a RS 300 XL to be a seahorse tank they are very messy eaters so I went heavy on the filtration.
I have reef mat 500
huge coral box D700 skimmer ( rated for 200-400 gallons)
UV
BRS mini reactor
current only running the UV as I only have 1 fish in there.
decided not to do the SH and pivot to LPS tank focusing on torches and meats.
so the questions is:
go with a smaller skimmer
just over skim
only skim 8hrs a day this is an option but the ATO will go crazy when if turns on/off
I know the current thought is not to over skim. just need encouragement to drop more $$ on a skimmer.
also had the thought of ditching the roller mat for an ATS...not sure why just like ATS