Recent content by john0087

I would also second 3-4 Chromis. I have 3 in my 60g and they are really nice fish. Another suggestion and one fish that I am going to get later for my 60 is a coral beauty dwarf angle. A really nice 4"-5" fish that move fluidly through live rock formations. Now they are not 100% reef safe...

I second the above method. I have used this meathod for a while and have nover lost a coral or fish during aclimation. I also leave the lights off during aclimation for both fish and corals.

I am finalizing the plans for my sump and I have a couple of questions about overflow boxes and my head calcs. I am planning on using a CPR CS50 overflow box. This is rated at 300gph. Is this the max flow of does it mean that is siphons at a constant 300gph? I plan on using 2 mag 5’s for my...

Those are pretty impressive reviews, and the price is great. I am looking at setting up a sump as well. Good luck and let us know if you end up getting one. Seems too good to be true John

I would have to agree that $650 for a 36" light fixture seems like a lot. I am assuming that it is a MH/PC light combo. The way I see it, Metal Hilide light fixtures for 36" tanks aren't worth it unless you are going to be keeping very high light species, SPS corals, clams, certain...

Ha, I woke up this morning and think that I have 3 now. My "shy: fourth one was missing this morning and the three that were shoaling well were already out and about looking for food. I dropped a littel flake into the tank and the 3 eat well, but the 4th was no where to be found. I looked all...

Hey all, So on Saturday I added 5 very small (1/2" - 1") green reef chromis. I drip aclimated them for 2 hours then added them to my 60g tank. Lights were off for the acclimation and for the first hour the fish were in the tank. I turned on the actinics for 1 hour and then the daylights for...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any experience this product. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=10667&prodid=27264&catid=534 I like the design and idea, but I am not sure about the quality of the skimmer. I want to add a sump and refuge to my 60 gal, but I...

U have been doing some research online at other forums and there has been pretty good feedback about this lighting. One thing that I have notice is that the tanks appears to eb very blue under the 20K LED. It is hard to tell while looking at photos over the net on a computer screen...

Any new info Hey all, Its been a long time since I have been here. I was wondering if there is any new info on the PFO lighting. I am seriosly considering one. I have come to the realization that I will never be able to own my dream 72" tank, so I think I am going to start up a 60g cube...

Sorry about the BTA - "Bubble tip" anenome. They are quite pretty and my clown hosted quite quickly. But once again, there is no garuntee. Here is some good info on Anenome's. I read this site before I got mine http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf Not sure really. As far as I know...

I believe that with that fish list, you would be overstocked for a 29g. IMO Domino Damsels are Territorial - You may have issues in a small tank. I hope you mean that you can give it back to a local fish store or a friend. 2 Clowns - Clowns do not need an annoneome to survive. My concern is...

Thanks all

Its been a while since I have posted here and... I am sad to say that my small reef in on the decline. The worst part about it is that it is all my fault. The costs of the holidays, as well as a lot of traveling lead me to neglect my tank and let it fall into a state of saddness. I have...

Hey all, I was looking at a tank and stand combo at a major pet shop (chain) here in Los Angeles. It was an All Glass Aquarium 40g, 36x18x16. I love the size of the tank but I am not to sure abou the stand. The stand was made in MDF and the top was open. What I mean is that the top of the...