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The Azoo (tossed the box so I dont have model number) was purchased from a local pet store in the Reptile department. It doesn't have the PS external, but temp in my 3 gal. will not reach much over 70 deg. without a heater. Not sure what it would do in a .5 or 1 gal. pico.

Azoo makes one the same size for about $15.

I thought most people keep their refugiums lit to prevent macro from going in to sexual reproduction, thus resulting in massive die off? I wouldn’t be concerned with a .1 or .2 change in pH over night, you get more than that every time you do a WC.

"Without the refugium, a nano aquarium may go through some notable pH shifts each evening depending on how its stocked. This can be countered with good liquid buffer support though, and many of the animals tolerate it just fine. " I have not noticed this, and I have tested pH at odd hours of...

I just replace my 13 watt 65K with a 10K + Blue. Reason - 65K was way to yellow.

Went back and read your original post. You did a great job of explaining issues, well beyond me to help so I will shut up. One final suggestion (didn't read every detail in posts) - are you using RO/RI for top-offs and changes? If so, have you tried different brand - maybe something funky in...

Just a thought - maybe Iron supplement for macro???? What about trace elements, though frequent water changes should supply enough? Shouldn't need it but it couldn't hurt if dosed as per directions. Most all macros will crash if not pruned, I just got lazy with that and have experienced about a...

Check the bulb and make sure it is 65K. If not, order one of the nice 13 watt 10K + blue combos online. FYI, I have the same book worm with an additional JBJ 18 watt on top of my 3 gal. and stuff is growing like crazy. (suff as in macro and corals)

IMO, it’s the challenge that makes it attractive. I personally had SWFO tanks for years and just didn’t have any interest any more. Reefing, on the minute scale offered new found fun and challenges. Small tanks are easy to establish and maintain, but much research and patience is needed. A well...

It’s an Eclipse system 3 with approx. 6 lbs LS and 5 lbs LR. I used very established quality LR and 1 lb of LS to start it out. It’s been set up for about 4 months now. I removed the eclipse hood and have light sitting on top of a sheet of glass – 1, 65K 13 watt. 1, JBJ 18 watt combo with 10K...

I agree with Frenchy, it can and is being done. I have a 3 gal. with no filtration, just LR and LS. I perform approx. 4 cups of water change every 3 to 5 days. I have read about others, who after 6 to 9 months of estabishment, have to do no water changes at all, just top-off with RO/DI.