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I dont mean to hijack the thread, but I have a similar situation where it looks like I will need 4 powerheads. How would this pump/spraybar situation work. I couldn't find a pump that had one. Are there ones that are recommended and can it be explained how they connect? Thanks

As soon as my freshwater fish are sold, the startup will begin. Hopefully in the next month. I have a guy I know buying almost all of my freshwater fish, but he can't do that til Feb. 1. Soon after that I can begin the salt. I will keep you updated with pics.

Roka, Now that you mention it. I wasn't even factoring in the braces. I was just thinking "72 inches, that's 36x2". I think you are right that the 2 36s wont work. The MH 72" I linked to at the beginning might be the way to go. It is in my budget and the more I look at other people's tanks, the...

I asked my wife and she doesnt think she has the skills to deal with drilling and what not. I may just have to go back to the legs. Seems much easier and less complicated. Edited to add: What about 2 of these: http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=976 or these...

Maybe I'm just not understanding the hanging. Is it something that's easy to do? I think I mentioned early that I have zero handyman skills so if its something easy to do, I guess I will consider it. I think I am overcomplicating things and that may be my problem.

Unless I was missing something in the explanations on that site, I didnt see any that would sit on eggcrate or the braces. I'll have to keep looking. I just dont know where my tank is going yet. I also dont know if my move will be permanent or just a few years and I'd rather not have to buy a...

I think I would have a problem with that artisticallty as well. Not sure about what type of corals, probably something of the easy variety until I really get the hang of things. The only issue I have with the links you sent me is the hanging aspect. I'd really rather have it set up as a hood or...

What about doing a 48 and 24? I know it might create an imbalance, but drsfostersandsmith has a 48" 432w and a 96w 24" for a total of 528w which is more than 2 36" 156w which equals 312w. How does that sound? dskidmore, Thanks for the advice. I have zero mechanical ability. DIYs give me...

I didn't know if I could get by with a T5. From what I've read (or misread I guess), the MH was required for all corals. I would much rather spend less and get a good T5 so this is good stuff to know. Thanks!

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Not sure where I want to go with corals yet. My goal is too pick the fish and inverts first (either reef safe or mostly reef safe) and then figure out what corals I want with them.

This is going to sound stupid, but what does conspecific mean? If a fish is peaceful, except with conspecific, does that mean they cant be housed with another of its exact type? For example a yellow goby. Can it be kept with other gobies, just not yellow or no other gobies? Thanks

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=3922&N=2004+113164 Here are different connections available for the python. If that's what you are in fact looking for.

Since I'll be new, I probably wont be buying any expensive or high requirement corals. I do plan on having a reef with relatively easy corals. Can some suggest very good MH lighting? I checked at drsfosterandsmith and it seemed like 900 dollars is what I should expect to pay. This is the one I...

Thanks, I am one of those people who has to map out and draw everything before I do it. I can't go in to things without a game plan. I have to learn how to do that. That's why I ask livestock questions and equipment questions before I even start. As soon as I sell the last of my freshwater fish...

I posted this in my local forum, but it didnt get much traction there. Hope I can get some good help here. After showing my wife my fish ideas and showing her some options, she decided that we should have a reef tank. She thinks the smaller fish are "cuter". Since she shares in the tank work I...