This just in! Field correspondent "wolfhedd" reports this latest
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Yep dave is definetly right also. I usually give advice to what i like
particularly in a marine aquarium, like fine sand, etc.... its all
prefernce. i was giving you my whole perspective on what i thought would
give you a clear cut idead of where to go, and you can change things along
the way if you like, but try to learn the technical side of things before
you make any changes in choice away from the norm. And about the protien
skimmer isnt the remora one of the best? not sure, never had one, always
heard they were the best. Guess its all in the way your tank is setup and
how good you have the skimmer adjusted and how much crud is actually in need
of skimming. so hes right, you dont really need a skimmer. oh, and the
shrimp you use, i found out. you would want to use about 3-4 store bought
fat cocktail shrimp. Oh, and if your wondering why i would recommend a
product like the remora when i havent even used it, is because noone likes
to start off with a mistake and i wish i had purchased that one a long time
ago as i am in need of a good skimmer still. i am managing to keep my water
params good even with a dual airstone self made skimmer(out of a 2 inch wide
fish vacuum tube and some airline hose).

A DIY skimmer. Good for you!

Cocktail shrimp? YUMMY!! They're in the freezer section at the local
grocery store!


Deus benedicat vestrum quamvis.
Dave.