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Hi all, I'm working on a 55 gallon reef with a 15 gallon macroalgae sump. I have a glass tank which was drilled on the back wall. The flow rate allowed for by the drain size, in addition to the circulartion powerheads in the main tank, do not provide enough water turnover (in my opinion)...

How does one allow critters to "slowly acclimate" to new lighting conditions? Thanks for the input so far! -Michael

Hi everyone. Just a couple quick questions about lighting for a 55 gallon mini-reef: 1. At 8 watts/gallon, would 440 watts of VHO (i.e., 4 X 110 watts) be considered overkill? 2. How crucial or important is the dawn/dusk effect (i.e., via dual ballasts and/or dual on/off controls)? Thanks...

Hello everyone, I have a question about AH Supply Bright Kits. Actually, it's mostly about their installation. I wanted to purchase a 4 X 96 watt Bright Kit to retrofit my 48" long canopy. Basically, it consists of two of their 2 X 96 watt Bright Kits. The problem is, however, that each...

Thanks for the input, everyone. I've done some more looking at the house's wiring, read some of the home wiring literature (and your posts!), and had a look around Home Depot and it doesn't look like this will be too much of a problem. Thankfully, the house doesn't have an old fuse box, but...

THANK YOU! Thanks for the quick answer to my question and for everyone's concern for my safety. Man, is there anyhting y'all don't know? -Michael

Hey everyone, I know this is probably more of a home improvement question, but it is related to aquarium use. I hope y'all can understand what I'm talking about, since I know nothing about electrical work. Basically, I'm moving into a "new" house in the city of St. Louis. It's a pretty old...

No, unfortunately I didn't. I'm sure I'll go back some day and I'll mention it then. I don't know--I'd probably spend all my free time in LFSs if I didn't feel so bad about looking and not buying. I kinda felt like that there. Being a stranger, I didn't want to loiter too long. Anyhow, I'll...

No, I didn't Micheal. I'm not ready to purchase livestock yet, and that's probably what I would buy from Slice of Nature. It's just a bit too far. I would like to buy something there, though. Hearing the way y'all talk about the place and the owner, Dean, it seems like a good LFS to support...

The score is as follows: Berlin: 2 AquaC: 1 It's close, folks. Nomar Garciaparra could break this thing wide-open from the clutch, though... Nomar? -Michael

Oh, and overall value is a consideration, so keep price in mind, too. Keep it up, All-Stars! -Michael

Damn, I sent that last reply too soon. Rock on, alrmc4! I wouldn't trade your card for a timbo2. Not yet, anyway... -Michael

Thanks, timbo2! You are now my favorite member. I especially loved your work in the forum, "It's About Time to Get this Party Started"--one of my favorites! Anyone else? Woah...I can't believe I have favorite posts and such... Y'all should make trading cards...

Has anyone been to "A Fishy Deal" in Valley Park, MO? I think it's just SW of St. Louis. I saw this LFS advertised in FAMA and wanted some feedback before I made the trip. By the way, I went to "Slice of Nature" in Vandalia last weekend. For some reason, I thought it was closer to St. Louis...

Sorry to submit another comparison like this. :? And yes, I'm basically hoping y'all can all tell me which skimmer to purchase for a 55 gallon reef with a 15 gallon sump (skimmer in sump). Majority rules... I'll give the poll three days duration. So, what do you think: the Berlin Classic or...

Thanks for the advice, everyone! Keep it coming! :D michealprater: You are so right about the LR. I knew I should consider more, but it is expensive. Why I didn't think of using "dead" rock as the base and allow it to seed, I do not know. Thanks! What kind of "dead" rock will suffice...

Hi everyone, I'm just beginning my first reef tank. I've been reading and researching for what seems like forever, saving all my hard-earned pay, and I'm ready to actually get my hands wet now. Before I do, however, I want to run my proposed set-up by all you experienced reefkeepers for some...

Thanks, kribbz. Yeah, Iwas referring to and have been to both the Clayton Pet Emporium and Saltwater City. I think both are really nice stores with friendly and helpful staff. The tanks are clean and the livestock is beautiful (at least, to my novice eyes...). My concern was that the prices...

By the way, is "Dean's" a LFS? Just curious... Best, Michael

I'm from St. Louis! Well, actually I'm living in U. City but am moving to South Grand in the city at the end of the month. I'm new to reef keeping, but have kept a lot of African cichlids in the past. What are the best LFS in the area, on my side of the river and/or just on the Illinois side...

I have no idea how that alien got into my post...

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie here, but not new to the hobby. I am, however, starting my first reef setup and am looking for some seasoned advice on a few matters. I'm setting up a 55 gallon tank with a 15 gallon sump run "ecosystem" style. My first question concerns sump plumbing. I bought the...