I have an octopus 1000 protien skimmer which is piped through the overhead carbon & sponge filter
I change 20% of saltwater each week also I clean the coral sand through a separate canister filter
I am new to the saltwater field &have to build my system up gradually but I do want to build a...
This is an aqua 980
It's 215litres
62x52x39cm
Both my clownfish are doing extremely well
They are still brightly colored & very active
This pair of clowns were bought through marine plus here in Adelaide & they are not the tank bred ones
I wanted a wild pair &got the best ones out the shop...
The ppl from marine plus will not sell you any livestock till they are satisfied you have a sustainable system , Ricky is advising me as my system progresses & he has personally come around to see my aquarium , which was a total surprise
To me ,
I take a sample of saltwater to the marine plus which are the people that are helping me with advice
They said water quality was extremely good as I only use rainwater with my saltwater mix .
He did say my ph was slightly low
But had no issues with what it was
I've discussed making a sump...
Hey empire
I've only just gone into saltwater
&have a lot to learn from books & the net & advice from ppl
. I have an Aqua950 &its just under 50 Gal
I have an Octopus 1000 protein skimmer which is installed through the overhead filter & 2 circulation fans &lots of live rock
The tank has...