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Mr Mumblez

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Hello all! My name is Andrew, I go by Mumblez online. I am new to reefing. I am 49 and had a 70 gallon salt tank back in my teen years with just fish. Anyway recently started a 46 gallon bow front for something a little more challenging as a hobbie with my three younger kids (10yr boy and twin 13yr girls). They love diving right in and getting their hands dirty with it so far. I started with live sand, 10lbs live Marco from LFS$$$ and about 30lbs new Marco. It’s been about 5 weeks with canister filtration and I just finished adding baffles to a 10 gallon refuge in its teeny stand. Not much but I’m thinking with canister (ehiem4+600) 3 trays of baby bio balls in that and a bunch under the sock will be pretty good. Think the bugs are populating pretty good so far. Attached pics. You think a refuge is better than skimmer? Like to get some experienced advice.

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hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
i would recommend both :) with limited room in sump,
look into octopus hob,classic bh 1000;)
 
Welcome to R2R Andrew. Great to involve the kids and get them interested. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
 
Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

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