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    How to reduce overflow / plumbing noise?

    Still in the process of setting up my tank -- attached all the plumbing, filled it with RO/DI water, ready to add salt. Just a slight problem with noise. The tank is a 75g AGA with built-in overflow box. I have 1" PVC pipe carrying the water from the overflow into the sump, where it discharges...
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    painting the back of the tank?

    I used flat black spray paint from Home Depot (to match the color of the overflow), about 4 coats. Looks gawgeous. If you spray, protect the sides & top with plenty of newspaper & masking tape.
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    How much live rock?

    I've reached the point where I'm ready to order live rock for my 75gal. tank. My question is -- how much? My LFS guy sez 1 lb. per gallon. I've been eyeing Tampa Bay Saltwater's "package", but their formula calls for 2 lb. per gallon. That seems like a bit much to me (unless their rock is very...
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    need help with excalibur skimmer

    Ack! I was in the process today of test-driving my new 75gal setup -- to make sure the plumbing works, no leaks, etc. But when it came time to set up the Excalibur SV2 skimmer, I was totally stumped. The directions make little sense, so I had to start guessing, but I have no idea if I got it...
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    Question on lighting

    Hi, all! I'm in the process of setting up a 75g reef tank. Currently I have all the hardware except for the lighting. I am trying to decide between the Coralife Aqualight Pro and the Hamilton MH retrofit. Here's my question: does anyone know if the Aqualight will fit inside an AGA canopy? I am...
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