Hey everyone! I recently set up my first reef tank and I would definitely consider myself a reefer on a budget. I'm only a week into my cycle so i'm not opposed to change but i'm starting to question my setup choices. I know bigger is better especially for beginners to keep parameters from fluctuating too much but I found a great deal on a Fluval Flex 15 with the built in filtration removed with a stand and had to pull the trigger. I decided to go with the Aquaclear 70 HOB with a surface skimmer attachment + media basket for a chaeto refugium but i'm questioning whether I should have went with a 10 gallon sump just to add more water to my system especially with the cost being comparable between the two setups since I already have a unused 10 gallon tank. What do you guys think? Also can someone suggest a return pump for this setup?
Fluval Flex 15
20LB Fiji Pink Arag-Alive sand
20LB CaribSea LifeRock
Smatfarm G3 60W Reef Light
AquaClear70 / inTank Media basket / Seachem Matrix / Hygger 100w heater
Fluval Flex 15
20LB Fiji Pink Arag-Alive sand
20LB CaribSea LifeRock
Smatfarm G3 60W Reef Light
AquaClear70 / inTank Media basket / Seachem Matrix / Hygger 100w heater
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