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UPDATE

It's long ago i didn't post my update on reef addict.

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So if you haven't already stumbled upon my aquarium thread. I have a 120 gallon aquarium with no sump (just my personal choice for the setup). I have found some decent Hang On Back Skimmers but I have been toying with the idea of purchasing an External Protein Skimmer and just plumbing it my aquarium directly. However, I have no prior experience with External Protein Skimmers and I don't know what is necessary? Can I install the External Protein Skimmer on the Floor below my aquarium or do I need ...

So I'm trying to think of the best way to hang my lighting over my tank. I have this sexy tank, and the only lighting I have for it is a 36 retrofit LED and I'll be getting a couple stunner strips to supplement. It seems a shame to build a traditional canopy for it. So I've concocted an idea for a floating canopy/pendant enclosure for it instead. I have been telling myself that I am NOT going to rush this set up. I've always jumped to putting water in too fast and regretting it later. For either ...

Well I ordered my SW test kit and the agua lifter pump Melev recommended for my overflow. I put the other side on the overflow and am waiting for it to cure for a day or two and will water test it.

Was going to order my 4x54 watt T5 fixture this weekend but a bad battery in my car took the funds so its gonna have to wait.

Its moving a lot slower than I wanted but life and money are interfering

Well I set up the new 55 gallon home for the 3 green spotted puffer fish only to find that one of the green spotted puffer fish had committed suicide and jumped out of the tank and onto the floor roughly 5 feet below. I watched one of them do it when I was home, figured he was dead from the fall but I got him back into the tank and was fine a few hours later. Not sure if it was the same one or not so now the 2 puffers have 55 gallons to play in.

Going to use one of my 96 watt Power ...