Originally posted by hunterdaddy
He dosen't test for alk as he says he has never seen a real need for it and I would take his advice pretty much before anyone elses.
Then why are you asking:confused:
I used a PPG paint called AQUAPON® High Build Potable Water Epoxy Coatings i got it in overland park the store just east of 119 and metcalf
i put the liner in after the paint was dry and just tacked it down with Silicone
I have both a battery backup ups (3) and a Generator. the battery backup will run my pumps and one heater for 1 hr giving me time to start the Generator. i have a lot of power outages that only last a min or two and that way the pumps don't stop
it,s a cichlid tank with over 500 lbs holey rock , no problems here just all around here it hit hard only in a few places but were it hit it wiped homes out
here are some photos of the plywood and glass tank i built. i used two part epoxy water tank paint and then to keep the rocks and other things away from the paint and putting a hole in it i put in a 45mil pond liner in it
http://groups.msn.com/JimsCichlids/p...ankphotos.msnw
Take a look here
http://www.simplifiedreefkeeping.com/faq/faq.htm
And as far as water get the best you can "Your tank will process the water just fine." is just Wrong. after all water is the air for your fish so give them the best