Recent content by Shaemus

I have a 75 gal FOWLR, just recently set up (3 weeks), I have roughly 45lbs of LR and around 2-3 inches of sugar sand, about 1200 gph of flow and use only RO for water changes and top offs, I have a Deltec MCE-600 Protein Skimmer on order, this hang on skimmer has place where you can put either...

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Is it possible to keep any LPS or softies with 4x 65 watts, my tank is 48"L x 18"W x 20"H Thanks Shaemus

thanks guys, i'm only having a fowlr so i was thinking i didn't need a lot of flow, but I will probably get a powerhead for extra flow. thank you very much. Shaemus

I am planning on a 40 gallon drilled tank 1 inch bulkhead, i dont know how many gph going into the sump is there some way finding it out? What size return pump should i have, it's alittle over 3 ft from pump to the main tank, and the pump is connected to a spray bar, and I want that to be my...

Really nice tank, what size is it ?

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How often should you clean your sand bed, i've heard once a month and once every 2 weeks ... and i'm guessing you would have to use the siphon gravel cleaners, but i heard also you can just stir the sandbed quick with a rod or something like that, which one is the better method? Thanks. Shaemus

Do you think you need a filter or can i get away with 20-30% water changes a week. thanks. Sincerely, Shaemus

Which brand of sea salt is best, i have been looking at 3 different brands since it's the only ones aviable to me Kent Marine Instant Ocean Tropic Marin Any other brands are welcome... Sincerely, Shaemus

I was wondering if sally lightfoot crabs are harmful to shrimp, snails, hermit crabs. I know that depends on the one you have, but in general are they. Also i heard they can harm small fish, are we talking about blue/green chromis size or clown goby size ? Sincerely, Shaemus

How many lbs of sand does someone need to achieve 2inch or 3 inch sand bed (65 gal, 36x18x24) and which is better to use Caribsea Aragamax Sugar Sand (0.2 - 1.2mm diameter grain size ) or Caribsea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink Substrate(diameter unknown), i was leaning towards sugar sand because it was...

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In my 65 FOWLR i was thinking of yellow tang flame angel purple dottyback 2 x o. clowns 3 x chromis is that to much? i have a coralife super skimmer(needle wheel) rated for a 220 gal system. I would think that help alot. thanks Sincerely, Shaemus