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Wow...nice! The photos look beautiful but it's always helpful to hear first hand how the livestock is doing under the lights. Ok, I'm off to order some new lights!

Hi! Was wondering how you liked your lights so far? I've bookmarked them just in case they were working out really well for you. I'd like a set that doesn't break the bank to replace my crappy "came with the tank" set. Going to be a bit before I can afford the LED's that I want.

Thanks! I think I'll get out tonight and get a bunch of water while the daughter is asleep. Walmart is almost tolerable in the middle of the night, by myself.

Hello! After a huge life change and a move I'm trying to continue with my 55 gallon saltwater tank. My question is... Can I safely use the purified/distilled water sold in gallon jugs at Walmart to fill my tank or am I making a dumb move there? I have a really nice ro/di unit I bought from...

I hadn't heard anything yet so I sent you another PM... I still have my fingers crossed for your little yellow guy!

Alright Jawaits - I have another PM I sent 'ya... Nu-Nu the eel...thanks for you patience with me!

I've sent you a PM.

Congratulations! I just started a 55 gallon also. I'll be excited to see how yours goes!

So true! While painting the back of my tank yesterday I saw a "flaw" in one of my seams and I keep rubbing my finger over it as I'm filling my tank for the first time. Don't mind saying this hobby has turned me a little OCD! LOL!

:nono: holy cow!!! Those stories are awful! Hats off to you guys for hanging in there in spite of your huge set backs! Yep, I think before I go much farther I'm going to need to buy a wet vac even if I never need it (crosses fingers). Sounds like a good investment to me. BTW, thank you for...

Thank you guys for letting me know I'm not alone here. Interesting point Unicorn about how much we have tanks on the brain contributing to my nightmares! I feel less crazy now! :) Maybe now I can chill out and enjoy this much anticipated adventure!

Well this is going to sound quite weird but now that I'm about to get my first saltwater tank set up I'm having nightmares about the front of the tank blowing out when I put water into it. I have dreams about the glass breaking open and spilling gallons of water & sand and rock out onto my...

Whew! Just finished placing my order for 100#s of pink Fiji sand, three Acclimation Kits & two Koralia Evolution 750's! Now i'm off to work overtime so I can fund this habit....er, I mean hobby! Lol

You're not kidding! I sure lucked out when Google brought me here lol! Just finished spending my one day off this week reading about Buffy's build & my inspiration level is high...now if UPS will hurry & bring my box of goodies from the bulk buy I'll be a happy gal!

Awesome! I have nothing against spending less money, that's for sure! Oh who am I kidding, any dollars I save are going straight to the Aquaillumination Sol lights I want. :). Those bad boys are going to run me a couple grand! Thanks so much -you have no idea how much I'm learning just...

It's a 55 gallon.

Hi everyone! Well, I'm getting closer to starting my first saltwater tank & am about to hit the "buy" button on a couple of power heads. I'm looking at two of the Hydor Koralia Magnum Pumps #5. My only concern is that they may be a little bit of overkill. I know my flow needs will in part be...

Bulk buy purchases Just got back from Vegas & placed my order today. I'm hoping to get my 55 gallon tank set up within a couple of weeks and here is my list of goodies I have coming : BRS Fiji Dry Eco Aquarium Live Rock 40 pounds 75 GPD RO/DI 5 Stage *PLUS* System Red Sea Reef Foundation Pro...

Just PM'd you my info!

I'm finding the lighting a little confusing as far as how much I'll need in a 55 gallon tank that is almost 20" deep. I have been looking everywhere for LED's that'll mount on top of my tank. I want the tank to be able to have enough lighting that I won't be limited as to what I can keep. I...

My bad... Thank you!

Hello! After buying a new 55 gallon and deciding on the freshwater setup I wanted, now I've about made my mind up that this is going to be my first saltwater tank instead. :oops: In researching I believe I have a good list of equipment I'll need but i'm having a heck of a time deciding on...

Wow that's lots of great advise! Yea, my Petsmart nearby has plenty of wilted looking plants in tubes for sale. I'll look into some hornwart maybe from that Fosters and Smith online place? Also, I'm glad to hear you were able to replace the stock bulb in the Topfin hood for a stronger one...

Well, I've gone from a 12 gallon Eclipse to a 55 gal. glass tank. I have purchased nothing for the new, 55. I am going freshwater and wondered if anyone who has gone thru the 'wish I'd known that then', Has any purchasing advise to offer? I'm looking at an empty tank & wondering about...