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  1. PhosBan Reactor maxi-jet question

    I'm thinking a/b setting up a PhosBan 150 reactor below my tank, mounting it on the wall of my stand. I have a taller reef tank 46 gallon, I don't have a fuge just a very large HOB skimmer, which takes up alot of room on the bk of my tank. Looking @ what other people use as a pump for these reactors it seems like the 400 maxi-jet is very popular. I just don't think it's strong enough being it will be almost 2.5-3 ft from lid of tank to where the reactor will be put and another 2.5-3 ft bk up for ...

    Updated 08-22-2011 at 01:28 AM by melev

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  3. Leds to supplement T5? How?

    I've a rimless reef aquarium without canopy, using an ATI Powermodule 6x54w T5 fixture. You can see some pics in my blog (it's also in english, in spite of I've to update it soon).

    I'm thinking to supplement this with a LED bar in order to get the desired shimmer effect, not only for moonlight. The size of my tank is 120cm x 50cm x 50cm. What do you think it's the best option without fix it to the fixture, just put it over the tank?

    Thanks in advance by your support. ...
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  4. Bio Pellets and Alkalinity?

    I recall a thread somewhere here or from Drummer's Reef 180 build where someone mentioned that while using bio pellets they try to keep alkalinity near 8.0 dkh? Can't find the info. What was the thought behind that?

    Thanks!