Thanks thats great to know I am going to Big Al's first anyways so thats a bonus to know.
I am also wondering about the flow rate I need in my 18 gallon sumpless, as well as Im doing a 2.7 pico tank with a ac 30 hob and the fluval led fixture from the spec (2gallon) What is the suggested live stock for a pico???
Any other helpful hints or information I can get on the hobby would be greatly valued and utilized
Thanks again for all the wonderful help.