#WelcometoR2R!!! I have found that using filter floss or other polishing media can be helpful to remove fine sand and silt from the water column. Good luck with whatever you choose!
#WelcometoR2R!!! Going with a larger tank will often include larger expenses whereas going with a small tank will often include more challenges with limited space and water stability. IMHO, a 40g to a 90g is a good size to start, but budget and other factors may push that one way or another...
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It sounds like you started at the beginning. Trying going back to the same thread and then go to the last page which should be at or about here currently (and always growing):
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/coral-maynia-live-sale-3000-corals-up-to-80-off.982415/page-137...
#WelcometoR2R!!! The vipar spectra settings will depend on the depth of your tank, the mounting height of the lights, the type of corals that you keep, and more, but a common recommendation is to start with settings of 3 and 30 and then adjust from there as you watch to see how your corals...
#WelcometoR2R! There are a lot of different ways to go, but you may want to take a look at the BRS YT video on best lighting value. The ReefBreeders took the top spot and that is what is used by many garage-based coral farmers that I am familiar with. Good luck with whatever you choose!
First, welcome to Reef2Reef....you are going to like it here.
Just submerge the whole thing....no worries! Mine are horizontal at the bottom of my sump.
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#WelcometoR2R and thank you for taking on this stewardship project! Does the system current has lights or a powerhead? I so, can you find a brand and a model number? Also, what can you tell us about the return pump (brand and model number) that pushes the water from the sump back up to the...
#WelcometoR2R!!! I have replaced the top rim (sometimes called frames) on a few tanks over the years. While I have done it successfully, I'm not sure that I would recommend it to others from a risk management perspective. Do you have a picture or some info on the two-part replacement piece...