Recent content by Janssenjr84

Did you end up doing the front also? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I didn't think we could but with a little ingenuity we have less than 700 in the whole thing not counting the fish! Lots of diy Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I here you on that lol. Started putting in fish and few days later had those on the couch. Tried everything and can't get rid of it!! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I am very proud. It was a long process of repair between work and family and the tank. The wife is happy, the kids love it... I'm good with that! And thanks to everyone for the confidence boost on here. You guys are great and a big help. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

i have only been Dosing Potassium sulfate to stay away from any more nitrates or phosphates. I figure the 10+ phosphates and 10-20 nitrates have that covered. what nitrate level should i shoot for i read 15ppm +-5 is about right. I will switch out to some 6500k that i have

Oh and tap Water ammo-0 nitrite-0 nitrate-0 phos <1 GH-11 Kh-3 to 4 Ph-8.2 what kind of flow rate should i have. im running a Mag5 under the tank so prolly closer to 450gph. my return is under the substrate so it doesnt move the surface much, thats good for plants right? Would i need a...

i routinly do 30% to 50% WC probably once evenry 2 weeks my tap water is hard with a higher ph. phosphates 1ppm or less. would the decaying algea spike phosphates. they come from decaying plant mater and fish food? i have been using the gravel vac about everyother day.i know i have low watts/G...

So I have an algae that is annoying. It's not over the top but it keeps growing. I have been lightly dosing Algeafix to keep it in check. It mostly started when I OD it with light. The Tank: 180g with 55g sump, I have 2 48" t8 4100k bulbs and a 2' 4100k t8.(i think that is the problem would...

Oh sure thing. I am going to see what it costs to get a 90 vs building one! Here I come Craigslist Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I think I'm going to build a new tank! I replaced the panels on the 180 and made the trim how much harder could it be? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

yeah i watched a presentation by red sea on the C Series and its all in the back. fliter media rack system over flow in the center and a custom made protien skimmer, 4000 GPH pump, hydor in line heater and plumbed for optional chiller. they are very nice but i just dont think i can swing 2000...

Well they look amazing! But there is no way the wife is gonna say yes to that haha. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I have already talked her into letting me upgrade the 55 to our 180 once. She is gonna run out of living room and she said "no d@#m fish in my bedroom" haha. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

This does look really good. I like the corals so definitely a reef eventually. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

How big do they make those biocubes? Maybe I can find a used one. I think a reef eventually. I would get tired of just fish. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app