I'm fairly new to SW. I've had a 90g set up for about 3 years. I have a couple of tangs,clowns, a mandarin, and some corals (star polyps,shrooms,and some zoos).I've been using RO water over a year now, and recently added my own system (thank god!). I got mh lighting 8 months ago. It came with crappy bulbs wich caused nuisance blooms. I've recently replaced them with Coralife 10k hqi, and they seem great so far. Like any reefer I want my tank the best environment possible, and I always want more "stuff".

Recently a few things have been brought to my attention I need to address.

1. I need a refugium-I've been brainstorming about this for weeks. My 1st plan was to use like a rubbermaid tub in my cabinet & drain into the sump. After alot of research I think it will be better to use a syphon type return rather than pumping from the sump. My problem is limited space. I have a nice cherry wood cabinet & canopy. The beauty of the tank alone is how I got my wife to go along with me in this never ending adventure. I need a fuge somewhat hidden. What do you guys think of this hang on type? http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=651 Is it big enough for my 90g? I hate to spend the $ when I could rig something, but this is the best idea I can come up with. When I do start a fuge is there anyone I can get some "stuff" from (sand,cheato, etc.).

2. Skimmer- I have a Sealife Pro Series 150 wet dry & I'm using the skimmer it came with. I seems small compared to some I've seen. I don't seem to be getting as much waste as I did in the past. I do much more frequent water changes than in the past, try not to over feed, and take alot better care of the tank overall. I do get foam in the cup. It has a drain about an 1" from the bottom of the cup. It will reach the drain about once a week. Does that seem like enough?
 
3. More frequent water changes- I've been making myself do weekly 10-15g water changes. I recently started using Crystal Sea from Mtn. Reef. If they use it I will. I found them on Ebay & so glad I did. I went up to Erwin & was very impressed.

4. Flow- I added a Koralia 4 (which is kick ass) from Mtn. Reef. Along with the powerheads I had (MaxiJet 1200 with spinner, a 900, & a 600. I trying to acheive what Matt called "kaotic flow". Does that seem like enough?

5. Replacing bio balls with LR- I'm doing a little at a time with each wc. I'm about half way there.

Now you guys know my life history on my 1st post. I've been meaning to post for a while now, just been very busy this summer.
Thanks for reading this looonnnggg post.
Any suggestions are welcome.
I'd love to attend a meeting if I'm welcome. Let me know when & where & I'll be there.
It would be nice to get to know some fellow reefers.
I'm sure I could learn alot from you guys.