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Redlegmedic · Dec 25, 2016

Right now I only run a canister filter with some carbon and a couple layers of floss for my 30g. What I want to do is upgrade my lighting and add an ATO system. All of this is for the purpose of adding more coral. I have settled on the MarsAqua 165w for lighting but haven't really picked out an ATO. I like the AutoAqua Smart Ato line of products. Also, I just saw that they are developing an Auto Water Changer that has ATO functionality. Has anyone else seen this product?

4FordFamily · Dec 25, 2016

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Beautiful tank thanks for sharing!

Ljaus · Dec 25, 2016

Welcome to R2R, you will enjoy it here! I know I have, plenty of helpful reefers and people on here

Bronc · Dec 26, 2016

Redlegmedic said:
Right now I only run a canister filter with some carbon and a couple layers of floss for my 30g. What I want to do is upgrade my lighting and add an ATO system. All of this is for the purpose of adding more coral. I have settled on the MarsAqua 165w for lighting but haven't really picked out an ATO. I like the AutoAqua Smart Ato line of products. Also, I just saw that they are developing an Auto Water Changer that has ATO functionality. Has anyone else seen this product?

I use the Smart ATO and really like it. I use a 5g jug to store my AT water and the pump fits inside perfectly. I also use it to do water changes since my tank is upstairs and my RO/DI system is in the garage. I fill 2 5g jugs with new saltwater and use the ATO to refill the sump. Works great.

cmcoker · Dec 26, 2016

Redlegmedic said:
Right now I only run a canister filter with some carbon and a couple layers of floss for my 30g. What I want to do is upgrade my lighting and add an ATO system. All of this is for the purpose of adding more coral. I have settled on the MarsAqua 165w for lighting but haven't really picked out an ATO. I like the AutoAqua Smart Ato line of products. Also, I just saw that they are developing an Auto Water Changer that has ATO functionality. Has anyone else seen this product?

I've seen the promo for the water changer and also the the return pump safety switch. Both look interesting but I haven't seen them for sale yet

revhtree · Dec 26, 2016

Welcome to R2R! Great to have you and your nano looks great!

Redlegmedic · Dec 26, 2016

cmcoker said:
I've seen the promo for the water changer and also the the return pump safety switch. Both look interesting but I haven't seen them for sale yet

Same here... Im keeping a lookout for them though.

chenchorp · Dec 27, 2016

Welcome tank is starting to look good bud

cmcoker · Dec 28, 2016

Deborah jane said:
Hi I'm new to the forum, I used to be a member of a biorb forum but for some reason I can log in but can't retrieve my posts,I've got a 30l biorb which has been up and running for three years, had a few problems at first e.g a lot of fish deaths due to a none cycled tank. But recently I have lost 2 more cherry barbs to what looks like bloat, I've also noticed white poop which isn't normal so I've treated the orb for parasites, but the remainder 5 cherry barbs are starting to get sick I think, they are on the bottom a lot!!!!! Just wandering if anyone can give me some advice please.

Hi Deborah you might try starting your own thread about this. This is a saltwater forum but @Humblefish may be able to offer some advice

Salty1962 · Dec 28, 2016

Welcome to R2R! You'll like it here, allot of helpful folks!

recess62 · Dec 28, 2016

Awesome looking tank. Welcome

Redlegmedic · Dec 29, 2016

I just wanna thank everybody for the warm welcome. I definitely feel at home here. I'm glad to see that there are so many people willing to make new members feel comfortable.

Redlegmedic · Mar 11, 2017

Just for the purpose of updating those people who showed interest when I first joined this forum, I wanted to make this post. I recently overhauled my tank. I removed the black gravel I started my tank with and replaced it with Caribsea's fine-grain live sand. I finally epoxied all the live rock together. I've added a Reef Octopus BH1000 skimmer. And lastly, I installed the MarsAqua 165w hanging over the tank. I'll try to post some pictures too.