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 been operating for 4 months now & I take out 20ltrs of salt water each week & add 20 ltrs of fresh mixed saltwater back in
I've just added 2 clowns yesterday
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 with him & he is right up there with knowledge .
He has said to me the way I have gone up setting up my tank & my long term thoughts - he was impressed
So being new to saltwater & advice from marine plus & others I hope to have a great system but it will take time & money to get the system up to scratch
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 ,