Will it be ok to remove both of them, I only have 27# of live rock? without adding the power head right now?

Hey ya'll I have a 55 gal. FOWLR (27# live rock so far) with Aqua C Remora skimmer and am currently using (2) power filters a 400 Emperior and 330 Penquin in hopes of increasing water flow since I do not have any power heads. Should I use both of them ? any advantage or disadvantage? Do I even need ...

About the sand any suggestions on what kind of play sand or the cheapest way to go?

[quote="Reef Farmer"]I'm a newbie quote] I should have said hi also! I am a newbie and have a long way to go and a lot to learn. I've had my tank set up since Sept. and so far I've gone very slow (unfortunately)$$$$$$$. I am open to any advise. 55 gal. Odessay compact 260 wattw/ moon light...

Hi Buzz,


Good looking tank!!! My first day on the forum, looking forward to lots of good advise. (Tony's wife from the field)

I'm a newbie and didn't research enough before I bought crushed coral and now I won't to go with live sand. Is play sand ok? if so what brand and where can I find in the Mobile area? Also will live sand cut down on the amount of Algae?