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anyone else with some input on this? I have seen all kinds of suggestions being made from call an electrician to change the container it drains into to name a few. I'd really like to hear from people who had this problem and what they did to stop it.

Just bought a couple bags of this stuff from a Home Depot in Milford CT. It was hard to find since it is out of season and only a few Home Depots had it, and I had to wait till the weather was warm enough for the bags to thaw enough so I could even get them off the pallet, but got it today and...

to clarify my saddle valve is about 3 feet above where the water meter is so it is after... the thought of putting it before to "steal" water never even crossed my mind lol. I havent really seen anything that resembles a ground.

Originally Posted by Try2wryte I will do that at some point but or know I would just like to research the whole thing.... Like maybe a sumps for dummies book if there is one.... I would like some base knowledge befor ask questions I am in the process of the same thing, basically its a...

I recently installed a RO/DI system right into my main water pipe that comes into the house from the street. I used the saddle clamp with the pin inside to pierce the pipe. There is no electrical devices anywhere close to the system yet when I go near the bucket or whatever I am filling up at...

I am undergoing a similar situation, I have found someone locally who is offering a sweet deal on their LR but I have to pick it up ASAP. My tank is still being "built" so I was planning on storing this liverock in a similar manner. It would be a royal PITA to use my tank light on it, will...

Originally Posted by Culp depending on how many pounds you have what i would do is put the live rock into a 29 gallon tank and put a light, header, and powerheads. you can buy a new 29 gallon tank for under $40. I wish that were the case, been trying to get a 29 gallon and new they are all...

Originally Posted by Bountyhunter23 Well if you want to drill you tank and have an over flow box just do like i did. go to: http://glass-holes.com/category.sc?categoryId=3 . I was pretty satisfied. They give you the kit that has everything. Drill bit, bulk head, over flow box, etc. I have been...

Originally Posted by Eric B 125 if you're drilling your tank, why bother with the overflow boxes? just run your plumbing without them. the whole idea of an overflow box is if you want to avoid drilling your tank. From what I have seen from glass holes is that you take the overflow box and...

Originally Posted by jackri You could get by with a 1 1/2 drain and a 1" return. If you go bigger than the 1 inch return your pump is going to have to work a lot harder trying to push that much more volume of water up and into your tank causing quite a bit lower flow speed. My recommendation...

right now I am in the process of trying to convert an old wet/dry system into a sump with refugium. I have a E.T.S.S. Reef Devil skimmer going in it with a 700 gph pump attached to it. My tank is a 72 bow and I think the proposed sump will be somewhere in the area of 20-30 gallons. It pretty...

Originally Posted by mantisman51 I used argonite medium grain sand I have a horseshoe crab and several sand sifting crabs that get along quite well and my goby buries himself in it every night. I washed the sand out in 5 gal buckets, stirring the sand while I rinsed it out. First with boiling...

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 You CAN NOT drill tempered glass. As far to my knowledge, the sides of that tank should not be tempered. But, you will know pretty much if it is, right before you pop through with the hole - it will shatter. Taking it to a glass shop will definately be your...

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 alright, alright, alright. I didn't want to go into the details because he was dead set on the play sand anyway. If it passes the vinegar test, it has some calcium in it. That does not mean that there aren't other substances in the water which will be harmful...

Originally Posted by Scopus Tang Saltwater will most likely, over time, ruin the finish on your hardwood floors and require refinishing. You might consider the hard plastic matts sometimes used under desks just a thought. Originally Posted by gmann1139 Before putting the tank in our newest...

Originally Posted by Scopus Tang Easy SnakeBlitz - from his perspective, he's asking a valid question. Gooch, once again, you are looking for a simple "wrong or right" when again, there is no "wrong or right" answer. As I stated - I've read about and actually know people who have used the play...

Originally Posted by NigerBang Even though I used it before I will try and help with this.. Sometimes it wont be able to buffer the water as "LS" will(neither does the Black LS though) It can contain high ammounts of Silica which can help algae grow in tremendous ammounts. If you have burrowing...

Originally Posted by Coral Keeper Play sand will work fine for FOWLR. But why would you want to risk it in a big reef? what is the risk though? I am still trying to figure that out because I havent seen anything yet that says what could be harmful about calcium based playsand.

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 Look, if you want to nickle and dime it, the saltwater hobby is NOT for you. You should GET OUT NOW. Go ahead and get your sand, you seem to be so convinced about it already. Go ahead and do it, you don't need us to give you permission. 70-80 dollars isnt...

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 gooch, Certain types of sand are bad, certain types of sand are good. If it passes a vinegar test, it should be good. Why try to save $50 on sand for a 75g tank when one fish often costs just as much? Take your time, do it right and buy sand that is already...