15g Questions

[KnH]

Nano Questions, I had a 75g years ago and starting back with the nano.
Get things together to set up a 15g desk top with a 55 gallon sump/under the desk.
I know most would say the setup is backwards but desktop space is at a premium.

I have a two T5 bulb fixture on the way with (Blue plus & Purple plus) and looking at adding some LEDs to the fixture

Skimmerless?
GAC and GFO?
Algae scrubber
Tampa bay live rock?
Thanks

 

[reefwiser]

If you use a Algae Scrubber you should not need GFO if you watch feeding of the tank. Any skimmer will remove up to 25% of your total dissolved organics it depends on water changes. GAC carbon would be needed if you see yellowing in your water between water changes. Richard at Tampa Bay has great rock you can even get Marco rock that has been placed in the ocean. Good source of coraline algae. Just need to watch for hitch hikers.