OK. It's been 12 years my tank has sit in my kitchen. Dry, with all the rock and sand it had back when it died. I need to ask a few questions to get this thing going again. I know I need to wash my rock. That I can do. And I have a lot. I need new sand. I am willing to get a new 90 gal tank and a new base (cause I want it to look good and I don't want any leaks). But my old ETSS skimmer needs to go. I have good lighting, but need new bulbs. Gonna have a reef tank (with fish), so I'm running blue. I know about lighting. Well, kind of. I think I have T-5 lighting, but I'm pulling that outta my backside. It's a good set up for the tank and I'm planning on using what I have.
I need to know what kind of skimmer to get. I currently have a very tweeky ETSS-400. I want to overdue it and get either a 110 gal or a 150 gal skimmer (Octopus?) Need advise on that. I'll be running a 20 gal fuge below. I know how to work with PVC, but am considering an install of softer hoses. I need advise on that. Also, I need advise on what to get as return powerheads. I used to run a few Mag 9s to power the return and the ETSS. And Korelias (spelling?) inside the tank for water flow. All of these I am willing to replace. And will. But I am asking if there are better options 12 years later. Otherwise, I'll go with what I know.
I used to be a major contributor on 3Reef many, many years ago, so I knew my stuff. And I recognize that I have also forgotten a lot and need to relearn. I am not arrogant enough to consider myself an expert anymore.
Thank you in advance. Moderator: If I've placed this request in the wrong area, please forgive me and forward it to where it needs to be. Thanks again, John.
I need to know what kind of skimmer to get. I currently have a very tweeky ETSS-400. I want to overdue it and get either a 110 gal or a 150 gal skimmer (Octopus?) Need advise on that. I'll be running a 20 gal fuge below. I know how to work with PVC, but am considering an install of softer hoses. I need advise on that. Also, I need advise on what to get as return powerheads. I used to run a few Mag 9s to power the return and the ETSS. And Korelias (spelling?) inside the tank for water flow. All of these I am willing to replace. And will. But I am asking if there are better options 12 years later. Otherwise, I'll go with what I know.
I used to be a major contributor on 3Reef many, many years ago, so I knew my stuff. And I recognize that I have also forgotten a lot and need to relearn. I am not arrogant enough to consider myself an expert anymore.
Thank you in advance. Moderator: If I've placed this request in the wrong area, please forgive me and forward it to where it needs to be. Thanks again, John.