Recent content by dynastykid

yes i actually have a lot of base. about 70lbs. only about 20 live.

Hey guys, It has been a while but, I want to update you all on the my build. Everything is looking very good, and water quality has been good and stable. On to the important stuff...pictures!

Hm what do you suggest for those edit - even if the sump is open will I have these pH and aeration problems?

Picture of the acrylic splash guard with a cutout for the overflow

Thats what I was hoping for. I did build some splash guards out of acrylic that sit on top to help with evaporation and what not

I have the ballasts mounted on the back of the stand...lil messy still

It doesn't seem like the T5's are throwing enough heat off to effect the temp, but I will keep an eye on them. I am pretty sure my dad has a ton of computer fans at work if it does become a problem.

Actually, they had small diagrams on the ballasts...luckily my dad is a better electrician than I am. I would probably still be staring at it.

The first wiring slash please work test on the lights! Also, a pic of the stand and tank all dirty

Here are some pictures of us installing the lights in the canopy. Ballast diagrams are no longer confusing!

Hey guys, Thanks for all your support already! Just got back from golfing so I am gunna sort through some pics and thow em up. thom - I scrubbed the you know what out of the tank with vinegar/water solution. there is very little hardwater/limescale left from the beating i gave it. As for the...

Hi all, I am new to the forum (kinda, I hide under the radar and read all the posts for advice), but have been meaning to fill you guys in on my 75G reef and fish build I am currently in the process of getting started. I am relatively newer to SW. My experience includes about a years worth...