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the3kgt2
01/26/2007, 01:40 PM
I would like to re-evaluate my tank and get your opinions on what, if anything, I should upgrade or change.

Here's my hardware specs:
Oceanic 46g Bowfront. No sump
2x96 watt Power Compact fixture. 10k bulb and actinic bulb. On for 11 hours a day.
Emperor 280 HOB filter
Seaclone 100 HOB protein skimmer
AquaClear 30 Powerhead
MajiJet 900 Powerhead
Coralife Pure-Flo II RO. 50 gpd 3-stage

Temp. is about 75 in the winter, 80 in the summer.

How's aeration? I figure the filter, skimmer, and 2 powerheads have enough water movement that I don't need any other aeration.

I change 5 gallons once a week, then add a cap-full of iodine, trace elements, calcium, and Amquel+ water detoxifier.

Here's a pic of my tank:
http://a379.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_bc0dde2f2de466c55137f14fe6e41ada.jpg

rustybucket145
01/26/2007, 01:43 PM
Emperor 280 HOB filter==>> Get rid of the filters and wheels and just use it for flow.


Seaclone 100 HOB protein skimmer==>> throw it in the trash and invest your money here. You will get more value out of a good skimmer than anything else you will purchase for your reef.

rustybucket145
01/26/2007, 01:45 PM
Oh, tank lookin' good by the way!