Recent content by Bill_B

hey another 55hex.... same here got a good deal on it, limited space to put a long tank. looking good sofar keep posting updates

i went there last year. really cool

local fish store has this "used" (looks brand new) overflow and sump, no return pump/hose etc, for $75. worth it? i have a 55 gallon hex ive debated on adding a sump too, but not drilled.

well just realized that the Instant Ocean test kit I have does calcium and phosphate phosphate low range .3 calcium 375 (25 drops times 15)

thanks for the quick replies

55 gallon hex, setup about 5 months, about 40+ lbs of live rockstocking list yellow tang, 2 clowns, 3 damsels (spotted, 3 strip and blue) anemone and a few coral frags about a month ago I started getting a red "film" on the sand, not really going anywhere else mainly staying on the sand...

I've been debating on trying out Marineland's reef capable LED System. Reef Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System anyone tried this yet?

full tank shot?? looks good! if you use photobucket you can get the links and put as many in a post as you want.

My condy didnt move the first several weeks I had it, then it moved about once per week, gradually going around the rock work, lately its been moving almost daily. its really weird when it drops into ints foot and all you see is an orange bag. fully open its about 8" around i feed it krill...

it seems to be the general consensus that canister filters are nitrate breeders. you will probably be better off setting up a sump, i'll let others chime in on that one. as far as live rock goes, when I set my tank up I had 10lbs from an existing tank, bought a 8lb piece of live and the rest...

Hello all looking for ideas on (budget) lighting for my 55 gallon hex tank. Saltwater, reef in progress LED Double Bright Light would that be enough lighting as an upgrade from my dual florescent bulbs? or should I bite the bullet and save up for a MH setup? i'm limited in length to about...

IMO i started with a 12 gallon and was happy with it for ....about 3 weeks, i now have a 55 gallon hex which I like ,but see what issues people have with them. namley tall and skinny so not much floor space and its hard to find lighting that works on it. i'd like to go with a square tank, but...

ok pics as promised, Anemone closed up second shot of anemone closed, more of a FTS 2 shots of it open Comments?? tips? Im hoping to add some more coral this weekend, and i'd like to get rid of the piece of liverock laying in the front of the tank (will go into the 12g when its running)

well haven't updated this in a while, not too much has changed, I added a Condy Anemone, upgraded my second powerhead to a Koraline (small one) so now i have a matched pair, thats about it. i'll have to get some updated pics. overall though the tank is very stable, testing at zero for...

Nitrites 0ppm Nitrate 0ppm High Range PH 8.2ppm Amonia 0ppm salinity 1.023