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BIG_KAHUNA
06/08/2011, 01:03 PM
OK guys. Finally got some money together and of course ready to blow it on the tank. I have yet to get a skimmer so I think it's about time.
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This is the proflex sump I'm running. I'm partial to the refugium. As you can see, I don't have a lot of room under the tank and this is a small sump. So can I get a HOB Skimmer that will sit behind the sump and run intake/outlet into the fuge and have the skimmer hang on the back of that middle section. The footprint behind that center section is about 5in deep and 11in wide and a little under 18in tall. I was looking to spend about $200 on a skimmer. Any ideas? I'm having a hard time finding something powerful enough to sit in this section or anywhere for that matter.

Second. My tank is 36x18x21 57G. I have 2 39W actinics and 2 39W 10000Ks running right now. I think I came out to like a little over 3 watts per gallon. I have the perfect amount of room to add a third fixture. so I'd have 3 39W actinics and 3 10000K running. And bump up to 4W/G. I want to stick with the T5s. Whatchya think?

BIG_KAHUNA
06/13/2011, 10:17 AM
Just some updates on the tank as well as a couple additions. Also Bumping on ideas about the equipment I ordered.
added an acro and zoas. anemones seem happy. Tang and clown in hospital tank. also new set up. let me know what you guys think!

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BIG_KAHUNA
06/15/2011, 05:56 PM
So all my stuff came in from marine depot today. Have more questions lol go figure. The skimmers a aqua C Remora Pro w/ rio 1400. Its sitting on the front of DT for now but would like it to hang behind the sump. Only problem being the pump wont sit all the way into the water in the sump. The intake hose is about an inch short. Can I add this inch to the flex hose without any performance decrease? I also got a third coral life T5HO dual lamp fixture. MAN my other lights are so dull in comparison. So with 6 total lamps (currently 3 actinic 39W and 3 10000K 39W) one being 39W actinic and one being 10000K 39W what do you suggest using for the other 4 sockets? Im looking to keep mostly softies and lps. Thanks for any replies yall!
Oh, and I ordered a DI canister for my tap. This filters chloramines out right? Do you guys treat this filtered water in any way other than adding salt mix?