Recent content by Shaun Mack

Hi, I have been researching automatic top off systems. I looked into the JBJ A.T.O. I'm wondering what Chicago reefs users are doing for Automatic Top Off System do you use a store bought system or a DIY system? Looking for DIY ideas. Thanks

Has anyone kept or know of anyone that has kept a yellow tang and purple tang in the same aquarium ? If so, how big was the aquarium and how did you/they introduce the tangs to the aquarium ? I do understand that this isn't best practice and both tangs are of the same genus Zebrasoma and...

Do you think a Quarantine tank is necessary ? How long do you keep your fish in the quarantine tank before putting them in the display tank ? What is a good size quarantine tank ? Thanks

Is there an easy way to add sand to an existing setup with out clouding the water ?

Hi, I'm setting up a 75 gallon reef tank. From my research I have come up with the list below: 1. EHEIM UNIVERSAL PUMP 900GPH 2. 2 Hydor Koralia Evolution 1050 Aquarium Circulation Pump, 1050 gph 3. JBJ Ocean Pulse - QUADRA Wavemaker (4 pump Capacity) 4. Aqueon ProFlex Model 3 Modular Sump...

Hi, I'm setting up a 75 gallon reef ready tank. I have a Reef Octopus NWB 150 Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer it has an output of approx. 530 gph. Should my return pump match the output of the skimmer ?