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04-22-2008, 04:33 AM
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90gal setup
After reading threads, articles, books, etc, I am ready to convert my tank for FOWLR. Here is what I have today
90gal tank 2128 Eheim filter Eheim Pro III filter 25W UV hookup to my 2128 Stealth Heater 250W So far, I have decided to go sumpless and go with Tunze 9010, and for lighting, I recently purchased Coralife Aqualight Pro Metal Halide 150W(2). I plan to keep dwarf angels, shrimp, snails, tangs - welcome other fish recommendations. Still have the following decisions to make 1. Should I go BB or go with 1 inch of substrate? The LFS guy suggested I go with live sand & sugar aragonite. 2. Should I reuse my 2128 eheim w/ UV for carbon filtration only w/o filter media? 3. Should I reuse my Eheim Pro III for water circulation? Or should I purchase those Hydor Koralia, Tunze or breakout the piggy bank & go for those Vortech water pumps? 4. Where is good place to purchase LR in Vancouver? Prices and quality seems to vary from stores I visited so far. 5. Do I need to get another heater as backup? Tank will reside in the main living room where it averages about 23C. the joys of setting up a tank  
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04-22-2008, 12:25 PM
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Hi Ben,
Welcome to Canreef.  I would base my decision on using sand, from what livestock I wished to keep and research. Most stores suggest using sand, as they sell it. If I added sand, I would use a combination of fine and some a bit more larger, around 2mm or so. Ok to mix a bit of live in also, but find some decently clean live sand and not filled with crap like we used to think was good to add.  A heater set just below is a desired temp, is good for keeping the temp from dropping in a cold spell or when the house heat is set lower. I run a 200w & 125W in my 90 but only the 200 is required.
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