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Ok, I've done alot of research and reading on the site here. I've heard all of the great stories abotu TBS rock and the amazing life that's on it when it first arrives and even the next 30-60 days. I've read the pros and cons and really am leaning towards it. However, I mostly find posts...

whats that plant you have in there? i really want to include that in mine but i havent heard too much. i know they sell something on the site here.

thanks. that's whagt I was thinking. i would rather use the space in my new tank for 90lbs of quality rock instead of base rock. The LR is on its way from fed ex this morning. Should be here today. Tarhull87 - I dont have any pics of my sump / fuge but should eventually. I basically got my...

Some of you may have read my post about shipping problems with my LR. I know, my fault. Now my question is: is this LR worht putting in my tank? It has taken 5 days to ship and has sat in Ohio, NJ, and now PA temperatures for the past few days. I'm not worried about it cycling, just wondering...

Whoa - I have some input here. I used tapwater to start my tank, and do topoffs. Had alot of algae b/c of the silicxates i think. Anyway, the big problem is that i have a pretty good level of copper in my tap wtaer - not enough to be dangerous to huimans and for the water company to care, but...

you can order a copper test kit just like you can for all the other stuff (trates, trites, ph, etc)

havent heard about that one. is it smarter to include use some base rock instead of ALL 100% LR? more economical, yes. but overall a good choice?

you can order a copper test kit just like you can for all the other stuff (trates, trites, ph, etc)

they're both fine!

:spin: yea, after I read it I realized how crazy i must sound. the thing is, i've just recentley learned alot about all this and still dont have it organized. if you have questions, contact Jeff at Lifereef - he's the one who enlightened me - after about 10 tries! good luck

I'd like to jump in here. Am building me new 75g FOWLR+simple inverts. I love Tangs and want to include one/some in my stocking plan - which i'm working on now. 1) I know some tangs are best to keep alone. if I wanted to have more than one, which is a good combo to have? 2) also, I'd like a...

if you have a decent overflow the siphon will not break. if its designed and built right it wont. even if its not a good one it shouldn't break the siphon. here's what can happen: 1) pump in sump stops working: water stops going into the tank. water continues to flow out of the tank via the...

daniel411 - thats intersting to hear. was kind of wondering if mixing wansn't a good idea watefaller - use ALL fiji! thanks!

Ok, I've read, I've researched, and I've come down to the following two combination choices for my LR purchase (i'm starting a new, 75G FOWLR tank with 25gal sump. will have some simple inverts too). 1) 90 lbs Fiji 2) 24 lbs of Tonga Branch OR.... 1) 45 lbs of Fiji 2) 24 lbs of Tonga Branch 3)...

thanks for the feedback! FYI - on the base, I have built a shelf of eggcrate supported by 2inch PVC coulplings for the base of my LR. thanks!

thank you!! i've actually read alot of the books already - have run out of them actually and its hard to find good ones that are up to date. i will have a fuge. my tank will be a 75G with about and extra 25G for a sump and a seperate fuge. mainly this will be FOWLR and some simply inverts like...

I’m setting up a new 75g tank and would like to plan my LR setup. I’m seeing so many different types and sizes of LR out there. All of your seasoned pros out there – if you had to start from scratch, what would you do as far as 1) what type of LR? 2) What size? 3) Would you select all one type...

Ok, I’m setting up a new 75g tank and have been reading a lot of posts on LR. Uncured is obviously cheaper and I hear that you have to cure “cured” LR anyway if you get it shipped since there’s a lot of die-off. So why pay extra for the “cured”? On the other hand, I have 75 gallons of prefect...

ucdpike2001, I can feel your frustration. But its wise to verify all options first before making an accusation like this. Just like checking all of your references when writing a paper! The peope on this forum are among the most knowledgeable in the industry - list to them! also, just about...

Kip, your'e the best! Jim, thanks for the sandbag tip. will put that on my list!