Thanks for adding me to the group. My name is Mike. I am starting a fish only tank right now but plan to make the move to reef. I have a 93 gallon take and running a fluval 405 for filtration. Would like some help with slowly upgrading my tank to a reef tank. I have no space under mytank for a sump. Was looking at going HOB for my skimmer and refugium. Can someone give me some pointers on what would be the best equipment to get. I'm on a budget and I am using this hobby to help with my PTSD. Anyone recommendations would be appreciated.
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Welcome to R2R! As far as hang on equipment is concerned, I'm not up to speed on what's good but maybe someone can chime in with a good suggestion. Hang on equipment has made vast improvements in the last few years so I know there are entire threads where people talk about just hang on skimmers/refugiums as well if you don't get an answer here.
So sorry to hear about your PTSD, I really hope the reef tank helps. I know I find it soothing.
So sorry to hear about your PTSD, I really hope the reef tank helps. I know I find it soothing.
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Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family Mike.
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Welcome to R2R. I've never used a canister filter, so probably not much help here. But im sure several with canister experience will help out.
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MIKE, Welcome!
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Before I got my latest tank, I had a Reef Octopus BH-1000 HOB skimmer and it was a terrific skimmer. I think you'd be very happy with it. Reef Octopus is a reliable brand IME.
You'll get lots of good advice on R2R. Glad you've joined us.
Before I got my latest tank, I had a Reef Octopus BH-1000 HOB skimmer and it was a terrific skimmer. I think you'd be very happy with it. Reef Octopus is a reliable brand IME.
You'll get lots of good advice on R2R. Glad you've joined us.
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