Sinestro -
Nice set up. Love the outdoor chiller and the plumbing through the wall. Nice.
Don't worry about a UV. I use one on all my tanks. While I believe they are not as important as a good
skimmer, good circulation, good lighting - they do offer some extra insurance. Becuase I have multiple tanks, and I sometimes forget to wash my hands when I go from one tank to the next, they give me some extra piece of mind.
That said - let me agree with Carmie -
QT is VERY important. I learned the hard way many years ago. Putting your livestock into
QT before they go into the main tank:
allows you to monitor health and treat if needed
allows you to "teach" your new fish to eat aquarium food without having to compete with other fish
allows you to observe your corals for the many "pests" they can come with (flatworms, red bugs, etc.)
A 10 gallon tank, a songe filter, a pump, a heater, and a cheap light is all that is needed for
QT. While having a
QT tank guarantee that you never have a disease outbreak in your display tank? NO. But like the UV, it's that extra insurance.
IMO!
