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I had a hard time grasping the whole sump idea for filtration, especially when guys were running with no mechanical filtration, ie sponges or filter media. But I converted to a sump fuge and have no mechanical filtration, just a skimmer, fuge and Algae scrubber and my paramters have been really...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bang Guy I just wanted to mention that there are TDS meters that will instantly and fairly accurately test the salinity of your water. Not directly but there's an easy conversion chart and unlike testing Specific Gravity it's not affected significantly by...

Quote: Originally Posted by Eric B 125 Thank you. Tommie Lynn you're right, some things aren't available as captive bred yet. However at the rate we are going in our selfish quest for bigger, faster, louder, better, etc., you're daughter's kids may never know what a tang looks like unless...

Quote: Originally Posted by travelerjp98 If you don't mind, how much did you spend on it? The T5HO fixture - $25 Actinic Buld - $16 CFL Bulds - 4 for $10 Wood - $10 PAINT - LEFT OVER

Nice set up - cool fish

I went away on a three week trip earlier last year - I shut my skimmer off - i have an algae scrubber and a fuge, so no problems when I got home.

Quote: Originally Posted by acrylic51 Looks very good Al......Would love to see the results!!!!!! It is really sick Shawn - I am amazed actually - i read about this on a planted tank forum - I think one more T5HO purple plus and it will really kick some color, thanks buddy. I don't know if...

Quote: Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 Nice pics man. Keep em coming! Thanks Seth, appreciate it

Update built a new canopy. Ok This is the chepest lighting job I have ever done and I love it - three cfl spirals HD 23 watts each 2 cool white and 1 warm white. One 24 inch actinic bulb with a light holder from a hydroponics shop - I think this will grow some softies and macro algae - I...

That is pretty much their color - they are normal oscellaris clowns - the female i have had for 2 years fisrt fish I ever added to the tank. Thanks for looking

Good to hear from you Carlos - all I can say is run LOL. Sorry about your tank man, I am sure you will get it back to its formal beauty.

I have 6 bulbs on my 65 I have the front two come on in the morning for a couple of hours, then in the afternoon the back 4 come on they have 2 10K and 2 super blue ATI - then the front two come on a couple hours later. Then the back two shut of around 9 and the front two stay on untill about...

I think the purples are great ATI purple plus - I have them on my tank, the make the coral look great, they are considered a daylight bulb from what I have been told.

Flower your are refering to the Aquatic Life linkables correct. These are great lights with real good reflectors.

You can have the blenny Krista - I am using the lion for my avitar. Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by luvmyreef Nice shots Al!! I still like the clownfish tank alot. The lion takes good pics, very photogenic LOL. Thanks luvmyreef, the clownfish tank is just a QT - i actually wrapped a black garbage bag around it. The lion is awesome one of the coolest fish I have...

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Quote: Originally Posted by Deton8it What type of camera are you using? Those are some nice pics. John Canon EOS Rebel T2i - thanks for looking

I know what you are saying why not go with 2" drains?