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
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Thought I would share I just purchased the Next Reef SMR1 Bio Pellet Reactor from Saltysupply... I should recieve it toward the end of next week. I ordered it with the EcoBak ULNS Bio Pellets. It took me forever to figure out what the flow requirements are for this, but a few phone calls later; the recommended flow rate is 350 GPH. So I also ordered a Mag 3; against my better judgment. I really wanted to throw an Eheim 1250 to it, but is rated at 320 GPH. Here is a couple ...
Updated 10-10-2010 at 05:27 PM by melev
So this is what I'm thinking for the sump. I'm going to add the baffles to make the mini fuge area. I like fuges more for the critter growth than anything. I'm going to have to play with the ATO and return pump spacing once I figure out the skimmer I'm going to use. I want something that is quiet and small. I'm going to have to do a lot of skimmer research as this is the first time I've had a tank with a sump! :-O