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    Cheap t5ho fixture

    Anyone one know anything about these? 48" 216W T5 HO Aquarium Light Marine Reef Fish Tank LED Lighting Day Salt Water | eBay
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    Wavepoint t5HO?

    Does anyone know if these are worth the buy? Seems like a good price to me. I would need the 48". And want to be able to support some corals. WavePoint T5 High Output Aquairum Light Fixtures
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    For Sale: Brand New Reef Octopus Protein Skimmer

    Hi! I have a brand new Reef Octopus Skimmer for sale. I bought it planning on setting up a 130 Gal Reef, but I dont have the funds for the hobby anymore. Iam sad to let it go, but it is just sitting around. Iam asking $260 for it, I paid $285 for it last year. If anyone is interested please...
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    LUMENARC 3 MINI Reflector

    I just wanted to let you all know that I have a brand new Lumenarc 3 mini Metal halide Reflector for sale. It comes with a mogul socket. I posted it for sale on EBAY that way you can all see my feedback and be comfortable and confident with the sale. Starting bid is 79. Just search "Lumenarc...
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    "Foggy" DE MH Lamp

    I recently bought 2 brand new XM 10K DE lamps, I dont plan on using them; just selling. I only paid $56 for the pair. They came in the mail today and both of them look "foggy" in the centers. Is this normal, does it go away when fired?
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    "aquarium safe" silicone

    Iam resealing an aquarium. I bought some ALL GLASS silicone which is obviously aquarium safe. But it is so expensive. I saw on a website that "GE silicone I" is aquarium safe, and would save me some money. Does anyone have any experience using this product? Or should I just go with the ALL...
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    Which Metal Halide?

    Im thinking about doing a MH retro setup. Just wondering if anyone has a preference on which lamps to use. (150W, 175W, or 250W) Thanks.
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    Question about posting pics.

    Okay, so I know how to post pics. I cant figure out how to post comments above each picture. Ive seen many posts like this just dont know how to do it.
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    Protein Skimmer..Wet/Dry

    Hey! Ive got an Amiracle wet/dry(Between 10 and 20 gallons) Also have a Sea Clear Protein skimmer for sale. $60 for the skimmer, $30 for the wet/dry. Im in Columbus, Ohio area. Any questions please ask..
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    CORA

    Hi! I live in Columbus and Ive been considering joining the Central Ohio Reef Association, anyone here a member?
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    Aquarium Chiller

    Hi! I've got a chiller that came with a setup that I bought, the person I bought it from said it hasnt been kicking on correctly. How can I test it withought actually setting it up to a system? Can I just drop the coil in a bucket and test it that way?
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    cant post

    Just seeing if it will let me post.
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    In-Line Skimmer and pump set up

    Hey! So when I bought my tank it came with a sump, skimmer, and pump. It is all an "in line" set up. Im not quite sure how it works, so if someone can run me through that it would be a great help(I wont be using it myself, but I would like to be able to explain it to whoever buys it) The main...
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    Can I put Macroalgaes in my Display Tank?

    Just wondering about a simple question.. When using macroalgae in a sump is it good to physically remove pieces from the sump and place small amounts into the display tank or will everything get enough nutrients from the trace elements that it puts in the water?
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    LED lighting=MH?

    Hey, I was just looking at this thread new led lights - Reef Central Online Community If it is true that one of these can replace a 250w MH that would be awesome, but Im sure it is to good to be true. Not changing bulbs annually, and lower electric bills would be worth it. What do you...
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    130 gal reef project.

    Hi! I bought this 130 gallon aquarium a couple of weeks ago. The plan is to have this set up by summer time. I will be setting up a 75 gallon DIY sump in the basement. Iam still fairly new to the hobby but have already learned so much from this forum, and still have a LOT to learn. Here are...
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    mag 18 for basement sump

    Hi! Iam planning to build a basement sump for my 130 gal. The pump will be approx. 10 feet from the bottom of the aquarium, with the only 90 being the one that comes out of the sump. I was looking at getting this mag 18(linked below). WIll this work? I dont know what my overflow is rated...
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    Good Skimmer/Price?

    I have heard that reef octopus is a good brand. But are the "wheel" skimmers less effective? What brand/type of skimmer would you all recommend for a 130 gallon reef. http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-nwb-150-br-needle-wheel-protein-br-skimmer-749.html
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    Installing UV sterilizer

    I havent got it yet. But how do you install a UV sterilizer into a sump? Do you just put in the water, hang it outside, does it have to be connected to a pump? Thanks.
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    Diy sump

    So, Iam planning on making a 75 gallon sump and running it in the basement. Does anyone know where you can buy sheets of acrylic to make seperate compartments in the sump, like in this video YouTube - Reef Tank D.I.Y. Sump part 1 And Im sure you cant buy them in the exact size that I will need...
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    Sump for 130 gallon.

    Hi! So I just bought a 130 gallon custom made corner tank. It came with an amiracle sump, but it is pretty small.(The previous owner operated with it) I was wondering what is a normal sized sump for this size aquarium? Iam planning on putting the sump in the basement.
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    Float Valves for RODI

    Hi! I have a 100gpd ro/di unit, however I dont have it hooked up to a reservoir. I would like to connect it to something around 40 gallons. I would like to make a DIY project out of it to save money. Has anyone done this? If so what did you hook it to and how do you install the float valve...
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    Lighting for 90 Gal Reef

    I have decided to buy a 90Gal reef ready aquarium, got the stand yesterday and will be getting the tank shortly(pics will come soon) Im shopping for lighting fixtures. Will a 4 bulb T5HO fixture be enough light for a standard 90Gal or should I go with the 6 bulb fixture?
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    Predrilledvs.overflow

    I have been shopping for aquariums for a few weeks now. I still dont fully understand how the predrilled tanks work. What is the difference between that and just buying an overflow and not drilling a tank? I just want to know if it is worth it to buy one that is already drilled or just buy an...
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    Good Deal?

    110 Factory Reef Ready Aquarium Set Up Any feedback would be great. Thinking about traveling 4 hours for this.
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