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Well, I decided to bail on my 92gal bowfront corner. Although it was only set up for a couple of months, a few glaring problems kept arising. First, I wasn't happy with the limitations for lighting due to the shape of the tank. Similarly, I didn't like the lack of space underneath. It all...

Its been a while since I have last posted and a lot has happened. As I got into it, I decided I wanted to go larger now rather than later. Therefore, I decided to go from a 92g corner to a 180 (72"x24"x24"). I purchased a used RR 180 along with a 2200gph Iwaki, 2 Sea Swirls, Predator Downflow...

Its been a while since I have posted but I thought I would share. My cycle is finally complete! Ammonia = 0 Nitrite = 0 Nitrate = 0 Calcium = 400 pH = ~8.0 (a little low but should come up)

I am looking for a reef ready 125 preferably with stand and canopy (will consider tank only) in NE Ohio. Please PM with details & asking price.

I thought I would share this for those in the market for a new RO/DI unit. A month ago, I purchased one of those cheap RO/DI units on ebay for under $100. After purchasing a TDS meter, I discovered that my new 5 stage RO/DI unit was puting out very high TDS measurement. I originally...

I am at my wits end trying to figure this one out. I just bought a TDS meter to see how my RO/DI unit was working, which turns out, not for crap. Manufacturer: Dvoneb Aqua 5 stage RO/DO Unit Age: 1 month Membrane: ? Flush Valve: Yes (is in correct position) Pressure: 58psi Tap Water TDS: 220...

Does anyone know if Tufa Rock is reef safe? I am thinking about adding some to my sump.

I have always wondered about this. When testing for basic water parameters, most kits require you to wait 5 min for results. If you wait longer does the test reflect more accurate, less accurate or the same results? The reason I ask is I tested for NH3 last night and the test came back ok. I...

You may think I am crazy for saying this but my diatom bloom is finally here! Although I am really not happy to be in the beginning stages of a bloom, everything I can remember from my previous experience as well as all I have read, tells me that it is inevitable. Therefore, rather than moan...

I just received my SQWD wavemaker and am wondering if it can be used in a submersed application in the tank? I may have misunderstood its application as I was not aware that it was supposed to go in line on your return line.

I recently picked up a Lights of America daylight fixture from HD (which was a steal at $15) for my refugium. It is a 27W but the box claims this is equal to 150W I am planning on using this on my 5g fuge for 12hr/day reversed photoperiod from the main tank. Think its too much?

I am planning on adding the following cleaning crew: 18 Astraea snails 6 Trochus snails 12 Cerith snails 12 Nassarius snails 12 blue-legged hermits I seem to see a lot of conflicting advice about how many to add. Some say 1 per gallon, others up to 1 per 5 gallons. I chose these based on...

Hello all, I am in the early stages of setting up a 92g reef tank. One thing that is abundantly clear is that I will require an auto-topoff system. Because space is limited under the tank, I am considering plumbing my system directly to an RO/DI system with a timer as a safeguard should the...

Sorry for all the questions. As you may have seen in my many other posts, I have been cycling with uncured LR. I was working under the tank when I looked up and noticed very large patches of black sand under the large base pieces of LR which I am guessing is the result of the dieoff...

I am getting ready to fire the bullet on a topoff system from autotopoff.com. I am planning on plumbing the system directly to my RO/DI system. My concern is I would like to build in some redundancy for safety reasons. I was planning on purchasing a dual switch (one low leve/one high level)...

I realize that doing a PWC during the cycle can prolong the process. However, I am combating an algael bloom very early in the game, even with the lights running 3-4hrs/day. I suspect (although I haven't tested yet) that my PO4 is quite elevated. I am contemplating a 50% PWC with RO/DI water...

Well, I finally got my sump up and running today. Things are pretty tight in the cabinet below the tank (as you can see). The only piece of hardware I plan on adding in the short term is an auto topoff system which will be plumbed to my RO/DI system in the next room.

I'm full of questions tonight. I have just completed my (15g) sump system and plan on firing it up in the morning (too tired tonight). There wasn't enough room in the sump itself so I built a DIY refugium next to it. Unfortunately, in order to have enough room under the tank to incorporate an...

This is probably a dumb question but is it normal for your tank to look like hell while in its initial cycle? I put 125lbs of uncured rock in the tank to get it going. The water is now greenish in color and very cloudy. Its been a while since I cycled a new tank so I thought I would check.

Is there a greater benefit with continuous overflows (like CPR) versus the tube siphon overflows?

I did a search for overflow boxes and came across this model. It looks very similar to the CPR design but costs way less $$. Anybody had any experiences with this make/model...

Man am I excited! I just received 125lbs of uncured Haitian LR. Man is there tons of life (and death) on it. My wife and kids think I am nuts for getting all excited about 2 boxes of very funky smelling rock.

I am planning my sump system and had a question. My plan is to fill 1/2 of the sump with dead rock to add additional biofiltration capacity. My thought was to use crushed landscape lava found at HD. Personally, I can't see how this is much different than the stuff sold at the LFS, however, I...

I am almost finished with phase one (lights, skimmer, LR) of my setup. My next step as I have mentioned in another thread, is to add a refugium and a sump. Because of the weird shape (92g corner) I am believe I will be doing a HOB refugium and a 20H sump due to space restrictions. I am...

I have ordered a new skimmer (Coralife 220) as I took the junk I had back. I realize its not the best out there but it fits my initial startup budget. However, in hindsite, I downloaded a copy of the user manual and it says to make sure the tank is 8" from a wall to use as a HOB. Wouldn't...