Recent content by merelymiche

Its a new concept that a group of reefers and our loca pet store have started. It has a very slight angle so the water trickles down; grows algae so that the water passes through the algae before it returns and is rid of more nitrates and etc. Its new to me but apparently very efficient. I can...

Does he havve calcium/ph problems, as in more problems than the average reef keeper? I would really LOVE to go with play sand or PFS :) But not at the expense of the reef I would like to start!

I have my 75g in place and would like to set it up while I cure my new live rock in the 110g DT. The previous owner built it as a DIY project and said it was setup before the DT was connected. It is interesting because he used 1/2 of it as a "refugium" but it was really another display tank for...

And the verdict is that pool filter sand or play sand is out because of lack of calcium that would be needed for reef growth? Is that what I am hearing? Can I put crushed coral/oyster shell as the first 2", or would that not have the same effect as a 4" DSB? The guy helping me with my setup...

Ironically, I just asked this exact question on another thread... to be specific, how much sand did you use? You might have more rock than I plan to start with, so I might need more sand. I figure HALF of what you used will be safe :)

How much sand did you get for your 320 build? Just out of curiosity...

I hadn't considered the reef crystals effect on my coraline. I maybe should've considered this earlier! Thanks for all the advice :)

My eyes are burning from the 2.5 hours I spend going through your thread ... I started to skip every other page right before you documented your leak, and I had to go back! Great tank! You are definitely ambitious! I am glad to see you are finally getting around to having more fish. I am sure...

Is your DSB in your DT, sump, or both? I am asking both of you, carey and purevil, just because I am following both of your threads and want to see what you'll end up doing (considering you are pros and I am the newbie!) :thanks:

What are you using to clean the tank? I need to clean my new 110g and 75g tanks, and I have heard SO MANY different things about what to use: iso alcohol, vinegar, only water ... I am lost. I am new to the hobby (6mo) and for my first 55g tank, I used only water to clean but it took awhile...

I am following this thread, as well as your new build! I am in the process of setting up my 110g with 75g sump, and I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to know the good/bad/ugly about PFS (I hadn't considered playsand until I read your threads)... Before I drop a load of cash on aragonite sand, I will...

I am installing new tanks into my home today, 110g on main floor connected to 75g in basement (where it ties into the water line for RO/DI water). My current setup is a 55g FOWLR that I have previously purchased Instant Ocean Sea Salt mix for, of which I have just run out of. If I plan to...

I understand your statement about the LFS, but I heard great things about these two guys. The youngest studied marine biology ... I am from a smaller city (Fargo), so its easier to trust people once you spend the time to get to know them and their business. Yes, I know that the more I get to...

RO/DI Yes, I have learned my mistake with trying to fight algae without simply installing an RO/DI in my home. I am installing one when the 110g/75g goes in, and will never look back! Thanks! I want to feel better about the "unknown" rock ... the rest will be purchased in my LFS. The two...

I have been asking several questions about upgrading from my 55g to a 110g with 75g sump. The current 55g setup is very generic (for example, still using a HOB filter). I am purchasing a setup from someone getting out of the hobby, and will have everything that I have been wishing I had...