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Originally Posted by Lennon No offense taken. But I am maintaining the tank as well as I could and also having professionals come in too. They were the ones who said it was ok even though I was a novice. What they actually said was one was ok. Can I have a clown fish without one? thanks...

[QUOTE= Lighting is not the best (better for shrooms and LPS corals that require medium light) 260 watt Power compact Yes, but it beats having to get the MH..First off, I hate the fact that they are tooo hot...release mercury vapors and use up tons of electric. I know they look nicer in the...

Originally Posted by tthemadd1 for the skimmer sump/fuge check out auction site. Alot cheaper. I got a thirty gallon fuge with a great custom skimmer return pump overflow for under $300.00.... What did you search? sumps? keywords please..I tried and came up with nothing.. Although I may...

That sounds VEry high considering you can make your own for really cheap too. I am new to this and I think I am going to make my own sump somehow out of a 20 gallon tank and since I will be using LR and LS..they told me I only need a refugium and sump...so that saves alot. What exactly are you...

Hi all, I really do not want to use MH lights. I know that they are preferred but due to safety, mercury vapor and not having sufficient ventilation for them..I prefer to use different. I will be getting either a 55 or 65 gallon tank. It is 36" long and 18" depth..24 height. I would have to...

not to mention that you really should put your new fish in a QT for a few weeks to make sure they are disease free. Otherwise they can develop in the tank and mess everything up. I also agree..why torture the damsels. There are great books out there that tell you exactly how to cycle. I read...

Originally Posted by iceemn360 Finally here it is BEAUTIFUL!!! Can I ask what lights you are using? thanks!! I hope to get similar results someday. How long have you had this tank and what is your maintenance schedule as far as additives, changing and topping water off? Just want to get an idea...

I read this article and wondered if you agree with it. I want to avoid getting anything that using high heat or ballasts. What is the closest thing to it. Also, less expensive to replace. I am getting a 55 or 65 gallon and would consider the 48 gallon to avoid having to get those lights. Any...

Originally Posted by unleashed this is the finished product we had custom ordered to exact measurement to fit the stand.this sump/fuge is solid glass dual overflow dual split return for main and refuge.skimmer with mag pump.sump if fully lit for livestock and plantlife with dual pc.this set up...

Originally Posted by tree Don't despair. I have no water line close to my tank either. I got a foodsafe container to hold the RO/DI output which is in an inside closet. When I need to top off my reservoir (its in the garage) I roll out my 50' tubing put the end in the reservoir or in the SW...

HI K, I am getting that book too. Right now it is on order at the Library. My question is..I heard that you need to add the Rock first before the sand. I think it was something about having total support and preventing any toppling of rocks later on. But you put the opposite. Is this ok. I...

Originally Posted by Kablamo powerheads are electrical, if you can seal out 120 volts AC then you can definitely sheild out 6v 300 mA DC, which is what the moonlights run off of, thats almost no electricity at all! If they are made by a professional, then you are good, even if you are worried...

No offense taken. But I am maintaining the tank as well as I could and also having professionals come in too. They were the ones who said it was ok even though I was a novice. What they actually said was one was ok. Can I have a clown fish without one? thanks

I have not gotten lighting for my 65 gallon tank yet..I cam across the aqua submersible moonlight and wondered what your opinions were on these. I saw those on that famous auction site. They had regular ones and the ones that can get wet. I liked that one for safety..but wondered if this was ok...

I saw those on that famous auction site. The aqua moon submersible moon lights. They had regular ones and the ones that can get wet. I liked that one for safety..but wondered if this was ok to use and then just add the other lights too. Anyone with suggestions or advise? Thanks much!

Originally Posted by DEA_MT it all depends on what you plan on doing...you only need pcs if you plan on doing softies only but if you intend on having sps, lps or clams you will need halide sorry, what are sps, lps? I like all things that flow with the water..is that what you mean by softies...

You all are so freaken handy!!!!!!!!!!! lol I wish it were that easy for me. I get most of it but all the connections..I would have no clue. I think maybe I can have someone that maintains tanks make this for me and use yours as a guideline because I would not have a clue. Where is your topoff...

Hi Everyone, I am starting a tank soon. Getting either 55, 65 or 70...I am waiting for the price on them. Anyway, I have had many suggestions from lfstores telling me about different lighting and how hallides are the way to go. BUT I truly do not want to use them due to Mercury vapor which...