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Beth3383
I welcome all forum participants. I have decided to acquire a marine aquarium. The apartment is undergoing renovation, and I am working on the aquarium project in parallel. I am not in a hurry, as this is a long-term project that will take 1-2 years. I have made a frame (60x30 profile tube), and after reading the forum, I have modified it for a marine setup. I have installed the plumbing, purchased an electronic stabilizer of 3 kW (I needed an uninterruptible power supply), and the Aleksandr A protein skimmer. The return pump is an Atman 3300, which I plan to replace with a Hydor Seltz L40 (2800 l/h). I have a household reverse osmosis system, which I will either improve or replace. Behind the frame, there is a 50x15 cm niche above the aquarium, which I want to use for an overflow and additional equipment. I have drilled a ventilation hole in the wall for the sump compartment. I have cut the glasses for a120x65x65 cm aquarium, but I have not yet decided on the livestock, thinking about up to 5 fish and some soft corals. I have read the forum and literature, and now I am trying to organize my knowledge and get advice. I am stuck on the drainage-return stage and cannot decide on it for a month. I plan to drill 4 holes in the back wall: 2 for 25 mm pipes, 1 for 32 mm, and 1 for 20 mm, to be able to change the fittings and get different characteristics. I hope to
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