Bonsai - BA's 34G Rimless Solana

[BattleAthletics]

How many of you have encountered a hermit crawling on the silicone all the way up the tank?

 

[BattleAthletics]

I need some advice, for a while now ive been thinking that my skimmer isnt as efficient as most other ones. Reading up on threads of venturi skimmers ive noticed that those that have gone with them never regret the decision to buy one.
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My skimmer is made by LifeReef, it is this one shown:

76383C26-6931-47C5-B8CC-29313C5A75F2-3341-00000193A88D54E9_zps90f4f56f by battleathletics, on Flickr
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That photo isnt mine but it is a good representation of what mine looks like. Wider neck, Eheim 1262 pump, now to my question.
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Has anyone encountered where their skimmer actually did more harm than good?
Ive been hearing that running it maybe in certain intervals would/may help out the tanks stability.*
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Also what does everyone feed their tank? I just feed pellet to the fish since my coral stock is just mostly softies. For those with radions, have any of you turned off the green in your light fixture? Ive read on RC that someone had to do that because of algae blooms.
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Oh look at what I found?
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Untitled by battleathletics, on Flickr
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Untitled by battleathletics, on Flickr
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Untitled by battleathletics, on Flickr
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Untitled by battleathletics, on Flickr
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Untitled by battleathletics, on Flickr
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Untitled by battleathletics, on Flickr
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IMGP1687_zps1e5da351 by battleathletics, on Flickr
^^I miss that rock =(​

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This is the most amazing colorful tank ive ever seen.

1780930_654031687967315_800470553_o_zpsea77913f by battleathletics, on Flickr​

 

[BattleAthletics]

So I'm getting out of the hobby guise. For a while at least. Planning to buy a bigger house, pay bills, etc, wish me luck!

 

[fishroomlady]

I wish you luck! sorry to hear but sometimes a break is the best thing we can do

 

[BattleAthletics]

Something allot smaller for now.

 

[BattleAthletics]

Brought the evolve 8 back from retirement.

 

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