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Old 02-09-2009, 05:18 PM   #6 (permalink)
BigAl07
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Re: The Amazing 100

Rdd think long and hard about stand height. I had mine made extra tall "compared to many others" and have gotten so many compliments of it's height. The drawback is it's height LOL! Working on it is a challenge but forunately I have APE arms which helps a lot.

The benefits of a taller stand:
  • Puts the majority of the TANK at eye level
  • Gives extra room in stand for taller equipment (taller skimmer ect)
  • Makes working under the cabinet so much easier
  • Makes running plumbing easier due to longer runs and gentler turns/angles

The drawbacks are:
  • Maintenance is more challenging especially with a taller tank
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Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!

Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC*.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

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