Thanks everyone for the advice... Ok... so I gotta go out and get me a real lemon or lime... dont suppose something like hydrogen peroxide would work? Just curious since it can be used in a fresh water tank to kill algae when squirted onto it directly and I have a bottle of it on hand. Since it breaks down to water in light I figure it would not hurt to give it (the aiptasia) a shot?
I figure I will go with the skimmer... put the investment into it I might as well use it. I does add a little bit of noise though. I will also probably remove the scrubbies and foam after I start stocking the tank... right now I hope its picking up some of the junk floating off the LR and will monitor it.
@reefwars actually there are not much bubbles in my sump... the picture above has an acrylic lid on the sump which is getting lots of condensation... kinda looks like bubbles. The white PVC portion at the drains actually sits just under the water level by design since I knew splashing would be annoying. The water level just happens to be perfect height for the skimmer to do its job too. A filter sock sounds like it might be a good idea vs the foam and scrubbies.
@kevotron thanks for the compliment. I hope that I can reduce the costly mistakes by referring to more experienced people on this board. My first mistake already occurred. Someone told me to go with a refractometer vs a hydrometer and I went the cheap route... not even sure this thing is giving me a correct reading. I just ordered a refractometer online since it was on sale, however it is the cheaper one so fingers crossed!
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