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So, decided I wanted to share my general opinion of this really cheap Amazon ATO system. So it does have an optical switch which seams to work very well. The all magnetic mounts are fantastic and very easy to adjust if needed. The indicator lights are in my opinion hard to see since they seem...

Hello, I'm posting here based on the title of the forum and assume I know nothing until I say something true because I am a super-noob. What is the best way to go about creating a 10-15 gallon cube or a 20-gallon shallow reef tank from scratch? I want this to be low-tech because I'm not a...

I want to try out some prefab LED pucks on a pico jar. Think like those for under-cabinet lighting. Simple to use, and I could probably figure out how to waterproof the lid/lights. I have a hankering to set up another pico with a 1 gal decorative jar I have lying around with some type of...

Im looking for a sump that has a refugium and is capable of handling a 130 gallon tank. I really don't want to break the bank on this. Ive been looking at the ice cap sumps and its really nice these have a ATO built right in. If anyone has any suggestions for a reasonable price id be very...

Hey guys really new at this I started a Youtube channel ( Josh SaltEmpire Duval ) Here a link to one of my videos keep in mind im just starting and really low budget since I put all my money into my tank build !! :) I will post pictures soon as the girlfriend gets home with the phone! Im...