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What brand and model is the cheap one? Cheapest I see in Jabao is like 50 dollars. If I do not need to use one in the DT might as well get a cheapoOops. I don't use a jebao for mixing. That I just use a cheap one from my LFS
I will end up getting a SCA 50 Gallon PNP instead of a AIO. Just a little over 200 more for their PNP 50gallon over just the tank and then it comes with a cabinet, Sump, Protein filter and all.Dont know if they were mentioned and I have no experience with them the the red sea max nano is another AIO that has ATO and skimmer, although it is not a huge reservoir. Super pricey but honestly I prob spen that much or more doing waterbox, a stand and all the gear before it even got wet. LOL following along as another AIO dude
True might just go with the sand from petco. Seems like I can find it there for 18 a bag. Still debating on with the pnp system the MDF cabinet or the wood one. The wood one will run an extra 180 dollars.Careful. Could be loaded with silicates or who knows what. Do your research. There's a reason they sell aquarium sand for more. Not saying you're wrong.
Look into rinsing your sand before you add it. Its amazing how cloudy fresh sand can make your tank (and how long it takes to settle).True might just go with the sand from petco. Seems like I can find it there for 18 a bag. Still debating on with the pnp system the MDF cabinet or the wood one. The wood one will run an extra 180 dollars.
Go slow and don’t put anything / anyone valuable in your tank to start. Wait a couple months for the bacteria and algae in your tank to get settled and sort out where they all live.I see people posting all the time getting things like Dino's and such. When starting up a new tank how is the best way to avoid nasty things like that?
The ugly phase can be managed but not eliminated. Algae is natural and going to grow no matter what. Coraline which everyone wants, is the tortoise in the race. Everything else is the hare. Water changes, refugium, skimmer, turf scrubbers all help but won't prevent it from happening.I see people posting all the time getting things like Dino's and such. When starting up a new tank how is the best way to avoid nasty things like that?