Recent content by reefermadness

I think you are in the wrong forum try the fresh water forum. Also you may want to test your water.

Yep I love your tank and have seen quite a few times. That would certainly be what I would like to shoot for. When you say you have 1 50/50 bulb , hoe does that compute to my 8x T5's?

Yeah I get it I had knee surgery this year and had to go through a similar recovery. Sorry to hear you have to go through such a tough situation. For give me for saying your loss is my gain LOL. you have been awesome. What did you think of the 50/05 question. I doubt you get this until tomorrow...

Dang Melosu58 are you always online? I thing you have answered all my questions. LOL It's a 90gal 48X18X24. The unit I am looking at is 48" long.

Hey all it has been awhile since my last post. I've been on this forum more local and I am finding you guys are way better for advice. I am looking at a T5 unit with 8X54w HO. I want to eventually have anemones and clams. Do I have to have Halide? I know some can do just fine with moderate light...

I'm a newbie and would like to add that substrate is very important. If you are going to spend money on live rock why not go with out the pebbles if you cannot get AG substrate. What is you filtration like? How many fish do you plan on having. The bio load could become difficult to deal with. I...

Thanks for the replies all!! I have more questions. First is 900 gph to much flow for the in sump refugium and second I heard that the pump impeller can chew up the helpful organisms I am trying to get back to the tank. Is this a real problem? For plumbing can I use hose instead of PVC. I think...

Yep, I have seen a few overflow box kits some where on the web. Do you have any suggestions? LFS was not much help. Those are good questions regarding pump and skimmer. I like the submersible pum idea the best. As far as skimmers, what are the pros and cons of each? I should have the room for a...

Ok so I have an "All Glass Aquarium" 48x28x24. I cannot find any where on the tank an indication that it is tempered glass. I've read you cannot drill tempered glass. I will have it drilled by a professional. For the overflow should it be drilled in the bottom? and then in the back top? I have...

Thanks Melosu58!! Is it possible to do a sump with a tank that is not drilled? Is the sump better because of capacity?

I live in a very old apartment. The outlets do not come equipped with ground. Two wires only. Is there another way I can ground my system so I can be as safe as possible? I know I can't be the only one dealing with this issue. You all are awesome and I appreciate your wisdom!!!

So, Can I start my 90 gal glass, undrilled tank with only a HOB skimmer, HOB refugium, 100 lbs Fiji LR, a 4in DSB and 48in MH FL ix lighting at 400w?

Thanks for your response. I guess I wont be complaining about the price of live rock again LOL. If I use base rock, what type should I use and what ratio. I could probably afford 25-75. I am not very fond of the concrete stuff I have seen. Furthermore, concrete contains lye and other chemicals...

I would like to purchase 100 lbs of Fiji LR. Is there a cheaper way than going to the LFS and paying 4.99 a pound? Also how good is the Fiji pink live sand in a bag. I've seen the "expiration date" but will I get quality life out of it?

Thanks!! What do ya think about the amount of live rock?? do you have a suggestion regarding HOB skimmers?? I think uncured rock cycled in my tank is most benificial due to criiters coming to my tank instead of the lfs tank. Good idea???