Recent content by MikeO88

I have heard the 'latest craze' is deeper sand beds (3-4'') from an ebay add obviously selling live sand. They claim it makes the tank more maintainence free. Does this have any truth to it? Thanks a lot! -Mike

Just picked up my 150g 72'' tank (That was the heaviest thing that me and three friends have ever lifted in our lives)....yesterday. I was wondering what the bare minimum in equiptment would be to start cycling my tank. As of now I've got the tank, salt mix, and an aqarium test kit (Red Sea...

I was browsing marine depot and came across this. http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_filters_eheim_professional_professionel_wet_dry_external.asp?CartId= Any advice on how well that preforms? Or should I stick with my original choice of...

How high is the learning curve on the plumbing part of the aquarium...Im reading about all the filters and prefilter boxes and air lines and such, I'd have to say after learning about the equiptment this is pretty intimidating. Is connecting all these systems together generally easily explained...

I went on good ole' Ebay to see some base rocks....Would it be best to get a live base rock (Just a big peice of LR I'm assuming) or one of the artificial ones that boast ''Perfect for aquascaping, make tunnels, hiding spots etc..) Thanks again! -Mike

....What are the benefits to having a deep vrs shallow? Is it a matter of personal preference? .....Are there any benefits to having a base rock? Thanks! -Mike

I dont plan on cycling with live fish, I can wait for the tank to cycle; however long that may be. How does one know when the tank is completley cycled? I read another post on here about avoiding a 'sandstorm' when putting sand in after the water has been in place....wouldnt it be easier to put...

Once all equipment is in boxes and you're staring at an empty fish bowl what would be the proper order of assembley? I've got a 150g coming in Saturday. If the rocks are all cured and I've got live sand should this be placed in right away? After the water? Thanks for all the advice so far, I...

Thanks for all the responses. I had a question as to the skimmer response. The filter I plan on buying has a skimmer attached to it already, were you saying this was insufficent or did not realize that it came with one? Thanks again. -Mike.

Heya everyone, I've been browsing this site for a few days and finally decided to land my first post here. This Saturday I'll be picking up a 150g to be used as a FOWLR or RT. I've got some beginner newbie questions that need some answering though. -For filtration I plan on buying the Aqua...