Recent content by js1976

Question regarding lighting for a 47 gallon column 20" x 18"x 30". I have been researching and preparing for a much larger tank but my space is limited and I will not be buying a larger house like I had planned. I found this column tank and Petsmart and I really like the dimensions for the...

Anybody out there using these? Just kind of curious about the quality of the timers. Are there any reasons out there that anyone is aware of to go with a T5 strip that doesn't have timers? I don't want to buy something like this and have a timer go out in a year leaving me with a light thats...

Originally Posted by BTLDreef +1 no starfish or anemones until the tank is established (6 months or so) I will have to agree regarding anemones. I wouldn't add any until you are sure your tank is cycled. Yeah they may survive but why take the chance?

I know that many water parameter factors contribute to Red Slime algae, but do UV filters aid in removal and prevention?

To those that have suggested a blue throat and a harlequin tusk for a reef, how are these two with starfish? I know shrimp and crabs are a snack but can starfish coexist?

Originally Posted by happygirl Why do you feel you need those Lifeguard Modules? What type of bottom were you planning on? Because enough live rock and surface skimming and a powerhead or two will be plenty of filtration. IMO. We went with the Octopus Hang Ons for two reasons. One we had no...

I was planning on using the lifeguard modules for a few reasons. Heater storage and UV filter were the top two. Since I was planning on using them I had decided to add a mechanical filter for occasional use.

thanks happygirl, but after pricing 2 HOB skimmers and the cost of the lifeguard modules I don't think the cost savings is worth it. Plus, I would like two large tangs and possibly a snowflake eel. I think having the ability to add a larger skimmer would be better.

I take it from the lack of response that this is a terrible idea.

I want to pick your brains a little more if I could please. As some of you may have noticed I posed several different scenarios on future builds. It has been two years since my last reef (90 gallon). This time I just want to do a community tank. Have found a couple of tanks on C-list of and on...

I have always kept a piece of plexiglass less than a foot wide and about a foot taller than the depth of my tank. I cut my powerheads off and put some food in a corner. When they come to eat I lower the plexiglass in behind them. Then they are caught in the corner and easy to net. I've heard...

Not the best mail order fish then I suppose?

Originally Posted by kingphish I to have a 750g. I was using 2 cr300 with cs202 hose kit and I had an aquanetics uv machine. I had algae probs to. I switched equipment to inline filters custom modular design by pentair. I have yet to have an algae problem and water is crystal clear What are...

Did you ever set up the Pentair system?

Thanks for the info JP. I like the butterfly in that pic as well! In fact, I don't think there are very many butterflys that are not good looking fish. If there were two heni's would that cause them to bully any other butterfly that may be added at the same time? The tank size will either be a...