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I'm planning on getting a reef ready 150-200 gal tank, and will eventually have a full reef with hard and soft corals, anemones, clams ... the works! Lofty goal, I know, but it's all I think about these days. Unfortunately (?) I'm the kind of person who would rather do without something than buy...

I'm almost embarrassed to ask, but here goes. Since I'm considering buying a tank with a built-in overflow, I've asked several questions about comparing this kind of system to those with HOB overflows. Invariably people recommend getting a tank with a built-in overflow, and they mention to...

I've read where a lot of people are getting tanks with starfire (or starphire) glass due to its increased clarity. I can't seem to find one to look at for comparison and don't know if it's worth the extra cash. Anyone know firsthand if it's that much of a difference or worth the cost? TIA

I'm starting a new reef tank soon (probably around 150-180 gal) and have been shopping on-line as well as at my LFS. The "reef ready" tanks by oceanic, tenecor, AGA, etc. have overflows that seem to be pretty good, but when I view the galleries of AA members, I don't see a lot of them. Is that...

I've decided on a 60x24x24 for a reef, and the best place to locate it will be in front of a half wall with an open arch above it. The potential problems (or advantages?) with this location include: 1. viewable on three sides, therefore obviating a dark background 2. exposure to some...

Is anyone familiar with the overflow/sump combo that comes on the new Oceanic systems? Is this any good, or is it better to DIY? Also, my LFS guy says that aging saltwater is worthless because "chloramine" in municipal water is not eliminated by the aging process. I'm not sure if this is good...

I don't yet have a tank but have done some serious online browsing and like the look of the Tenecor systems. I'm concerned, however, after reading countless threads on this site that as the tank evolves (addition of sump, fuge, lighting/fan fixtures, etc) a lot of DIY work will be required to...

I only recently decided to establish a reef tank and am still in the research phase. I've read a few books but, from surfing this site, I find that the info contained in these forums is every bit as good or, in practical and application terms, far better than any book I've read. Question to...

Here's a true newbie showing his colors. I think I've decided on starting a 120-150 gal reef tank, and my house will not accomodate a separate room/basement for placement of additional equipment, quarantine tank, fuge/sump, etc, so I'll have to store everything under the viewing tank within the...