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Thanks for the info. 6 tubes of T5, 8 hours a day is quite taxing for me. Any reason to choose a maxima, squamosa,or any other species, other than appearance?

If I connect the return pump to the chiller, then I will save on one pump. The sump will be less cluttered and neater. The outflow tube in the main tank help to create movement of water in the main tank. I am trying to use less equipment and electricity. Is this arrangement workable?

From the first compartment to the last compartment the water will bypass the skimmer .

I am wondering where is the best place in the sump to place the inlet and outlet pipe of the chiller. Can I tee of the transfer pipe to direct water into the chiller? should I place the outlet pipe from the chiller into the main tank?

My tank is 3'x2'x2 with 1 queen angel, blue face angel, flame angel, majestic angel, comet grouper , yellow tang, blue tang, scarlet hogfish, two damsels and clown fish. I plan to convert to a reef tank with some corals and a clam. What are the fishes I need to get rid off? (as little as possible)

My tank is 3'x2'x2'. Presently I have a few angels (queen, blue face, flame and majestic) which I plan to sell as they may nib at the clam. I hope to get a squamosa as I read somewhere that it requires less light than the other species. I will install new led lights, just that I hope not to spend too much on lighting.

Thanks for all the advice. Which species are suitable for beginners? Which species do not require very intense light?

I intend to keep a clam but is concerned that my angels will nip at it. Do all angels nip at clams?