Recent content by duoc9119

LEDs are worth it in every aspect IMO. Less energy consumption and no bulbs to replace. I would recommend going to boostled.com and get 3-4 of their Par30's with 40 degree optics. Depending on what color temp you want its all there. For the 20k look I'd say the 4 royal blue/ 1 cool white bulbs...

I think you would be much happier in the long run with a refractometer than the hydrometer. I would say get a few powerheads or an MP10 for extra flow. For light a metal halide would work great, possibly a 150watt. I have moved on to LEDs and I would say they are great. The same capabilities of...

That is what I was leaning towards as well but is that enough for SPS?

I am replacing the CF hood to these bulbs but not really sure which to choose. I plan on using the 3 royal blue/ 2 cool whites, but I want to know how many and which optics (40 or 60) My plans is a mixed reef with a possible clam. Will 2 40 degree bulbs be enough? Or should I go with a 40 and...

No one has any thoughts?

I'm building a 10 gallon on a $100 budget. I ordered Nova Extreme T5's 24", got the tank, silicone, acrylic, and fine aragonite sand. I'm trying to limit all the extra expenses so I decided to build an AIO peninsula tank. For the return I am reusing my Rio 1100+ I got a while back from a used...

Yeah hopefully I can avoid a sand storm. Looking at getting some sps in the tank so I am currently at a 38x turn rate with the Rio 1100+. Might need to get some crushed coral to mix in with the sand.

That's what the plan looks like so far. I got new sand, just need to rinse it out. It is like really fine sand from Petco. As of now I have the tank running with tap water to check for leaks and see how the Rio 1100 Plus works. Is that too much flow for a 10 gallon?

I'd say make a similar trap to those pest traps. Reef Aquarium Nuisance Invertebrates: Aquarium Pest Trap for Bristle worms, & Mantis Shrimp If he wants snails then bait him with snails then!

The tank is going to be at school and it's only a 30 minute drive. I couldn't find a 5.5 gallon tank so I got a 10 gallon instead. Amazon.com: CL26SL: Finnex Aquarium Nano Refugium Cliplight including 3U Blue White Bulb & Moonlight LED - SILVER GREY: Pet Supplies It's nothing fancy but get's...

Let's go to the last resort! Borrow a mantis shrimp and toss it in your tank! haha Give it a little while and say bye to the crab problem! Down side? Now you have to worry about getting the mantis shrimp out... lol

Filled it with water today and looks like it works. With the Exception with the return leaking. For some reason the nozzle and PVC do not want to stick together. So looks like a trip to Lowes for some plumbing. Question! I used a stock nano cube 28 pump and it seemed like it was not enough flow...

Its clear acrylic sadly. I figured if it wasn't labeled then the silicone would be clear. The nozzle and PVC aren't sticking at all with super glue gel or silicone, so I am trying again.

Some updates! I cut the back wall and turns out I forgot to measure and cut from under the plastic frame. So what the **** and water level will now have to be lower. Turned out alright. I made a hole for the return, of course I cut it too big so I had to fit it with PVC. The silicone I got was...

Yeah currently my stock plan is the people eaters, torch, 2 small peppermint shrimp, snails and a hermit from the 3 gallon. And add maybe a birdsnest, monti and clam after I get everything transferred and given time to adjust. For fish I was thinking something interesting like an orchid...