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Originally Posted by blacktop pete you said you had no problems in the past with your 75gal. the 110 should be the same not much of a difference, just keep good maint program. as for the film i placed one of my powerheads pointing upward and got rid of the film. The 75g had 2 large biowheel...

I designed my system closed loop (many reasons) and I do not have a sump to install a skimmer. Next problem is that I have designed it so there are no 'hang-on' accessories either for a clean look around all sides. My question.... Is there anything that can do part of the job a protein skimmer...

I have a Gold Stripe Maroon Clownfish in my nano tank, he is becoming more and more aggressive! I have had him for over a year and about 6 months ago he started to attack the magnet scraper on the inside as I would clean the glass. Today I went to adjust a piece of coral (Yellow Polyps / Brown...

My salinity is high (1.028 -1.029) according to my new refractometer (calibrated with distilled water as instructed), the old swing arm read 1.023. Obviously I am s-l-o-w-l-y bring down the levels, but what damage can a high salt content have? How does it affect LR, Fish, Inverts? I questioned...

Amazing! I picked up a 110 about 6 months ago, fine tuning a few things now, would love to eventually have it look as incredible as yours! What do you have for a lighting system? Thanks!

Originally Posted by 05xrunner I have one question..you said there is only a $10 difference between the Elite and the nova pro..I was looking at those elites and I see the 48" is like 800bucks..if its so cheap are you sure its even coming with ballast for the halides You have to look at the...

I did it!!!! I just placed the order for the Aqualight Elite, will see it hopefully in about a week. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can get away without a chiller since it wil not be mounted in a canopy. Thank for all the advice everyone!

I was curious how long MH bulbs last? Are they good until they burn out or do you have to replace them every year? (250w) Thanks!

I am just realizing neither one of these fixtures include any kind of lunar lights, my current one has 4 built in. What are my options for installing lunar lights? Can I mod the unit and install some there or do I have to do something else? Do most people run lunar lights or is that just a bunch...

Originally Posted by 05xrunner I doubt it..its a 110g tank..I use to have 2x250w halides on my old 75g tank and even in the summer the temp of the tank only went up like 1-2 degrees...the fixture had fans in the top and pulled the hot air out..does that light have fans in it? This has fans on...

So.... if I go with the Aqualight Elite will I need a chiller because of the MH's? It will be hanging from the ceiling. Thanks!

Originally Posted by cmaxwell39 +1. With a tank that deep you are going to need the metal halide to have the punch to reach the bottom of the tank. BTW what is the wattage of the metal halide bulbs in the coralife fixture. You are going to need at least 250W bulbs I would think. 1) 48" -...

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So, I finally have made the choice to replace my light (was good for the old tank, but not the new one) The choices are...... (Drum roll please) 1) Aqualight Elite Metal Halide/Compact Fluorescent Fixture Outstanding combination metal halide and compact fluorescent fixture comes complete for...

I have always used a swing arm to test, but after reading how inacurate they can be from people here I made the move and bought a Refractometer. So I have 2 swing arms, they both read exactly the same @ 1.023 The Refractometer read @ 1.028 - 1.029 According to the instructions I had to calibrate...

I know the 75 is wider (front to back) than the 55, since you built the stand for the 75 will the 55 have enough support where it needs it?

I finally picked up a Refractometer and I have a few questions..... Do I need to use 'distilled water' to calibrate the unit or can I used water that has been run through my API tap water filter? As far as temp is concerned what is the best way to handle the calibration? The air temp of my house...

Originally Posted by FishyTim take your water to your LFS and have them test it.. while you are there, buy a new Ammonia test kit... even a 0 ppm should come up yellow... +1

I was holding off on adding more rock as I was not sure what I wanted to do for coral yet. Either way, how much more LR should I add to the tank? Thanks!

I have used Kent & Instant Ocean in the past, but I now use Oceanic and would not go back, but that is my personal 'taste'.