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I not using my glass top. Removed it and saw an increase in activity immediately. Water evaporation increased, but temperature decreased.

ViaAqua pumps are similar on shape and size to the Rio pumps. HTH

Don't currently use on, but have used ice packs in my sump to lower the temp on really hot days. I probably will be investingin one in the future when I get more corals. HTH

Don't know for sure, but it sounds like it could be a bristle worm.

The three light setup would work. Suggest 2-03 blue actinic and 1-white actinic. But for the cost of an additional lamp & end caps, I'd go ahead and use the 4 light setup anyway. Add another white actinic. This will give you plenty of light. HTH

Set the QT tank up before bringing home the new arrival. Acclimate to the QT tank. Depending on the situation QT time will vary. I feel that 2-3 weeks is good. Make sure that the new fish is eating and healthy looking. If nothing shows up within this time period. It should be good to go to...

They way that I do it is this. I put a small corner filter in my sump. When I need the QT tank, I add water from the main tank, remove the filter from the sump and put in the QT tank. After treatment I dispose of the water and corner filter media. Then place the corner filter in the sump to...

I perfer the VHO with the MH, my opinion. I don't have any experiences with PC's, but a lot of people have success with them also. Migh want to compare pricing and entergy use and determine the way from there. HTH

This board is one of the best. You can ask any question and find answers to just about anything you can think of. Read up on the corals that you plan to keep, lighting requirements. There are a number of good books on the market. Welcome to the hobby and good luck! HTH

Seems that the pygmy angel has staked claim to the tank. This will continue to keep you from adding another fish in my opinion. If you don;t want to give up the angel, maybe it can be fooled. Set up a temporary tank to house the angel. Rearrange the main tank and add the new fish. After a...

Read and study the things you plan on keeping. Get the best lighting you can afford that will maintain what you want, PC, VHO, MH, expensive investment, but worth it in the long run. Go with the largest tank you can get. This hobby is not cheap and requires attention to be successful. Good...

Great looking tank. Thanks for sharing.

If your nor planning on keeping corals than I think you'll have enough lighting with the 4 48" VHO. You'll also be able to keep some corals with this lighting setup as long as they are the right spectrum. Good Luck! HTH

I'm letting mine build up. I'll eventually be covered by the corals in front and by the LR. I only remove it if it's on the front or side glass. HTH

Size of thank is 135 gallon.

Size of thank is 135 gallon.

Sounds like you have a 55 gallon tank. The 6.4 wpg will allow you to have in my opinion anything you want. The URI lights with internal reflector means the lamp will reflect all the output in 180 degrees. Basically all the light is reflected downward as long as thats the way you put the lamp...

If you have a canopy, the lights mount to that. If no canopy, you might have to buy or build one. Or you can buy a canopy top. Most companies that sell these sell for all tyoes of aquarium sizes. Measure the length of the tank so that you know which ones you'll need. HTH

Was the reserve water R/O? What are your phosphate levels? I do not believe that Calcium is your problem. Is it possible that you have clorine in you reserve water (Tap water)? Why are your nitrates that high (140)? Good luck! HTH

You can find out which type of corals use low light and you can have those. But corals that require more light will not survive for long. Using NO lighing is not a problem as long as you have the right spectrum and enough lights to get the wattage needed. VHO & PC lighting just gives you more...