Recent content by CTBowes6

Well, I have a typical twenty gallon long with 26 Lbs of rock and 40 Lbs of sand. I have 2 Koralia 425s. And for lighting. I have the Current Nova 4 x24 Sundial fixture. My favorite corals are actually either Zoas or Riccordea so I'll be doing alot of those. I work at a LFS/ coral farm so I...

Hello all, I'm newer to the forum. I'd like to introduce myself. I've posted a thread or two about starting up my tank, but have finally finished the build. Now that it is time to start stockjing, I'm just looking to get some ideas on cool corals, inverts, and fish. I'd love to hear your...

I'm not sure about LEDS. I've heard mixed reviews. I work at a fish store and the reviews are about 50-50. What are so good affordable units? I was planning on the hang on the back filter with chemipure and a purapad. Would that work? And the vortechs are great but not really in my price...

Hello everyone. After months of debating on which type of tank to buy (AIO or Custom), I decided to start a 20 gallon long. Today I bought the tank itself from Petsmart for $32. Other than that I don't have much at this point. I plan to pick up 20 points of LR on Tuesday and will be starting...

1) I want to avoid running LEDs as I personally believe it's a technology that is not mature enough for reefkeeping. I think it makes the color of the corals pop more but in a way that I don't find as naturally appealing as the halides or T5s. I'd like to run T5s if someone can recommend me a...

Hello. After years of following the hobby but never owning my own tank, I'm finally in a position to take the plunge. Let me give you a breakdown of my situation. I'm a college student working close to full time at a reputable LFS in Central Florida. I love the hobby and have learned alot...

I've always wanted to start a saltwater reef tank, but have never gotten around to it. I am in college so the finances have never really added up. Recently, however, I gained a second job at a reef store in Orlando. As the only one at the store who doesn;t have a tank, I finally feel it is time...

I've always wanted to start a saltwater reef tank, but have never gotten around to it. I am in college so the finances have never really added up. Recently, however, I gained a second job at a reef store in Orlando. As the only one at the store who doesn;t have a tank, I finally feel it is time...