This page might summarize where we are today.

http://www.melevsreef.com/overview.htm

Marc


Craig Wolanyk wrote:

I am resetting up a reef tank after being away from the hobby for about 7
years and I know that a lot has changed.

I was thinking of running a deep sand bed refugium with a protein skimmer
and no wet-dry section. I have read that mechanical filtration is not
necessary (and raises nitrates).

Do people still use mechanical filtration and activated carbon?

Is a plenum in the sand bed beneficial also?

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

Craig



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