02-03-2012, 05:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jagermaier
I would say one of the biggest benefits to an open top other than allowing better light is allowing proper gas exchange. As oxygen is dissolved into the water, carbon dioxide and other gases is released.
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Actually very good points
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite)
Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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