O.K so I'm fixing to start my 125 up. I have had the sump running for a couple of days now through the protien skimmer alowing for the water to run straight back into the wet dry. There is no water in the tank yet, the returns are caped off and I have added cycle to the wet dry to try to speed...
What is a good temp to keep a reef tank? It,s getting a little cold out tonight and my temp is down to 75 degrees. Norlmaly runs between 77 and 80. I've got a heater but haven't had a reason to use it.
Originally Posted by joncat24
I would go with two overflows which would beabout 1200gph, and a mag 18 for a return pump. You can "t" it off to return to the tank with some locline nozzles on the ends for flow direction. also put a ball valve on the return pump so you can throttle back the flow...
Originally Posted by joncat24
DO NOT drill the bottom of that tank...it is tempered glass and will shatter.
as for return pumps and such what size and how many overflows do you have?
What type of corals do you want to keep, as this will determine lighting options.
Right now I only have 1...
I am upgrading my 55gal to a new 125gal. I already have a wetdry trickle filter with hang on overflow. Looking to know what size pump to purchase ( 950/1200? ) protein skimmer, UV sanatizer? I would like to know of some good brands on all componets. Since I already have the wetdry should I...
I have recently received a 125gal fish tank with a wet dry system. I am wondering how to clean it. It has been sitting for 5 years. How extensive should I clean it. There is bio balls, rock and a filter media already still in it.
Thank You
O.K. so I thank everyone for there help on the shark egg and basket starfish. Let me go ahead and tell you everything I have and help me figure out what all I need to do. Now our tank has been up for about 3 months.
lighting - power compact with 2 10000k 96watt white bulbs and 2 10000k
96watt...
I have a basket starfish one of my favorites of the tank. But I don't know much about them. I havent seen one in any pictures of any tanks or heard of them. Can anyone tell me anything about them? Thank You
55gal 1 angel fish, 2 clownfish, 1 basket starfish, 4 different kinds of anemones, 1 seahorse, 1 cleaner ship and lots of different corals and life. In about 1 month I will have my 125 set up though.