Recent content by jackcarp

Thanks for all the feedback. How does the pre-skimmer work? does it attach inside the tank around the inlet or does it go inside the skimmer itself. Will it matter if I don't have a top off system?

I am looking to get a protein skimmer for my 20 gallon reef tank. I am looking at the Remora or Bakpak, but I have heard different things on each of them. I want one that is quiet since my tank is in the middle of our dining room. I would prefer to have one that doesnt give off a lot of...

I think you have a great idea-follow the ideas of the eco-sphere. http://www.eco-sphere.com/home.htm

Well, perhaps I will have to get a clown before I can get an anemone, but will it "take" to an anemone if I don't add them together? I do want to plan ahead so I can add the appropriate anemone later. I want to add to my tank, but I guess I don't know what the next step is. Fish or more...

Thanks for all of the input. My first choice in fish is a clown-mostly for my twin 2 year olds who love NEMO-but I want to get one that is compatible with a nice, colorful anemone. I have tried to find some good links and info, but I would like to know if anyone has a beautiful anemone and...

Can anyone tell me what kind of corals, inverts etc. that I won't be able to keep in my tank without metal halides? Does the metal halides just produce a higher amount of light at a different wavelength than the high outputs?

I am brand new to the hobby and I am interested in eventually owning a reef system. So far I have a 20 gallon tank with sand and about 30lbs of live rock, some snails, a decorator crab, and a dragon goby. I got a millenium hang on filter and was told that I may not need a protein skimmer. I...