Cool. Have you happened to catch the NatGeo Wild program about the mantis shrimp. Very good documentary. Watched/recorded it last night. Will be watching it again.
No I was already looking into it earlier to see if it would be possible. But since they are considered invasive species ODFW has the lock down on the thing.
Look in the sponsors. We have a coldwater sponsor. A cold water tank is essentially the same as a tropical tank. Water chemistry is the same just diff temperature. There are less requirement of light. Just depends on the livestock you would like to keep.
I am an auto technician. I dont specialize in volvos. But I work on just about anything and everything. I know Islandoftiki on here works for a saab/volvo shop. There are also several other techs on here that should be able to answer your questions.
2) 400w electronic galaxy ballasts with reflector socket and radium bulb(lots of life left) $100 each
2) 400w selectawatt electronic ballast with reflector socket and radium bulbs(lots of life left) $125 each
Also have lots of other equipment for sale. Will make you a smokin deal if you buy all the lights.
Dont seem to be a problem. Granted my drain comes through a filter sock. But if you think about it what is a skimmer doing. Creating alot of bubbles. I could be wrong but in therory bubbles would help the skimmer.