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when I moved and reset my tank into 2 smaller ones, I needed some overflows to work my sump system. I scoured through all the standard ones you see on places like Marinedepot and BRS. Then, right before purchasing I found a thread on ReefCentral with only 6 posts and only one vendor mentioned -...

Ill vouch for reefbreeders. the photon 16 and the photon 24 have both been doing well for me. 90deg optics on my 16 (tank is 30 tall) 90 on my 24 as well. the 16 keeps a host of sps alive but they can penetrate to keep both of my clams at the bottom thriving. The 24 just keeps a brain alive.

I'd wait till after, I'd also do some reading on them, they take some care but it's relatively simple such as spraying the leaves to remove salt residue.

If plants are your thing, I grow mangroves in my display. that's how I got my fix anyways.

Id personally center it with an arc at the base for fish to swim through or some smaller rock strewn around the base. Either way a powerhead hi and lo facing opposite directions should give you the desired movement you want.

Really it is about what YOU want, that said your rock could be stacked in a pillar to allow directional flow all around, this will eliminate the problem dead spots that are associated with rock and glass (and some good powerhead placement). Doing the previous will also allow you to clean the...

Inevitable some of the smoke (the particulates in it) will settle on top of the tank. I used to smoke in my house about 5 years ago when I was first starting in the hobby and I didn't notice any side effects. That being said I sat about 15 feet to 20 feet away from my aquarium and never sat...

I'd remove the HoB, do a water change, post some more parameters for us. Also, whats the stock what are you feeding and what are you using to test the water with?

You will want to get it tumbling or its effectiveness will be reduced greatly. You may want to just replace the pump to something stronger. Also, be aware that phosguard is an aluminum oxide phosphate binder and not an iron oxide binder, it may have potentially more serious side effects than...

I had several CH colonies in various parts of my tank. Your method is the definite sure fire way, I'm sorry you had to tear the tank down. I would advise anyone before they get to this point to try the $12 fix and use some frag cement/putty to cover the entire colony(s). The putty covers with...

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