Suggestions on a protien skimmer anyone??

OOOOH! Instant Ocean!! DUH! OK, I get it Now this is a new one for me- IMHO:confused: Can some one explain that one.

PS Thanks Brian, youir advice is very much appreciated! I thought precured would be benificial so you dont have to worry about Bristle worms and other parasites in the rock. Also, do they really die the rock?/
 
Aquaskilz,

You want as many of the hichiking critters(including bristle worms) as possible to survive. Most of these critters are benficial detrivores and will clean up the detritus in your DSB.
Rock "die off" means that some of these critters that come on the rock and the bacteria will actually die during shipping. These living organisms are what gives live rock the LIFE in live rock. Anyway, this die off will cause an ammonia spike in your tank and start your cycle. I recommend buying uncured because you pay a premium for precured rock and you will lose the life you just paid extra for during shipping.

I like florida aquacultured rock and recommend Gulf-View . Dale the owner is a great guy and will talk you through the process of purchasing his rock over the phone. You can also buy some live sand from him to seed your sand bed.
Here is a link to a NYC board wheere I saw some LR for sale by a local reefer in case your interested.manhattanreefs

Brian
 
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I've heard good things about Gulf-View. With that rock you will probably have to worry about mantis shrimp hitchhiking in on the rock.

As far as fish for a 30 gallon here's some fish you should take a look at:

Royal Gramma or a Black Cap Basslet
Some sort of clownfish
Gobies
Blennies

I would stay away from damsels (other than clowns of course!). They are far too territorial for such a small tank.
 
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