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Ok I will be installing a new sump when it arrives aprox. 40 gallon sump for a 135 tank . My question is what size return pump is recomended ? GPM ? I have a Little Giant 4 MDQX in service now but thinking of replacing it to a better pump. Any suggestions ? Also will be redoing my plumbing...

Ok I will be installing a new sump when it arrives aprox. 40 gallon sump for a 135 tank . My question is what size return pump is recomended ? GPM ? I have a Little Giant 4 MDQX in service now but thinking of replacing it to a better pump. Any suggestions ? Also will be redoing my plumbing...

Looking to upgrade my current sump and plumbing . Using a rubbermaid container and has worked ok but would like to move on to a better setup. Also have a Little Giant 4 - MDQX - SC as the return pump . Using 1 inch pvc for the return line to the tank. Tank size is a 135 . Looking at this sump...

I would like to upgrade my lighting on the tank. I have an Oceanic 135 and the matching hood. Currently it has 4*96 watt pc lights. 2 daylight 10000 k and 2 actinic. Would like to keep SPS and clams down the road . Several options I have 1. Go with 8 pc lights 96 watts (my LFS says this is...

I was using ESV the two part make up for Alk/Cal and now have switched to just Kalk to top my tank for make up each day. Tank seems to have responded better to that than all the additives combined. Just my way of doing it . I also add Iodine too once per week.

Would like to keep some clams and SPS down the road .

Last year I purchased an Oceanic 135 gallon and tank with the hood from my LFS. The subject of lighting came up and I was told to go with Power Compacts. Went with 4 96 watt pc lights. After doing some reading on here for awhile I believe he had sold me what was best for him and not for me. So...

Does Andy have an web addy to go to ? Or E-Mail address?