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Originally Posted by Birdy DO get a reef ready tank though! I would go with glass a lot less worry about scratching IMO. All the advise from everyone is greatly appreciated. I guess maybe I'll do the glass. TRUST ME I want to do the reef tank..but after reading Fenners book..it kind of...

Originally Posted by bhach I'm getting ready to set up my 1st SW aquarium I'm thinking of stocking my 125 with> 1 picasso, 1 naso tang, 1 Porcupine puffer, a pair 2 large clowns, 1yellow tang, 2 royal gramma, 2 blue reef chromis damsels, 2 pink skunk clowns, 2 mid sized anemones. Is this too...

Originally Posted by carshark i didnt see anyone mention the weight factor...moving this tank will be infinitely easier, and acrylic gets a better look in the fish IMO, i have a 75 glass, that [hr] is heavy, but the price difference is huge though....from what i see is clarity is better on...

Originally Posted by Birdy I would HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest you go with a different sized tank other than a 55, they are a PIA for saltwater tanks. If you want the 48" length go with a 75 gallon or 90 gallon, if you want something closer to the 55gallon amount, then go with a 58gallon or a 65...

Hi all I am finally doing it!!! Getting a 55 gallon glass tank and starting from scratch. I beg you all pretty please to give me your recommendations as to what items to get. Please detail brands too. I am looking for the quiet ones if possible. I wanted to do a reef tank..but after...

Originally Posted by jamiehag Yes I run 2 queit one 3000 pumps on my 210 reef very queit can't here them under the stand even. But I enclosed the sump portion and sprayed Queit Kote on the inside of the stand also. What is quiet kote?? Sounds interesting.

Originally Posted by acrylic51 Glass and yeah you have young ones running around, but imagine them getting a hold of something and taking it to the front of that acrylic tank?????? I have a 15 and 4 year old and have never had a problem in the past 15 years with the kids messing with the tank...

Originally Posted by astronaut I am interested in getting a saltwater tank and I am just starting to research the subject. I am pretty clear on most of the information but I do have a few questions. If I have a fish only tank can I have live rock, crabs, shrimp, and starfish? I am not clear...

[QUOTE=chipm If I had a bunch of youngins running around, I would probably go acrylic.........no youngins, either/or , or whatever I got the best price on. Hey Chip. I do have a 6 year old, an almost 3 and 2 year old. They are pretty good kids not destructive..but things happen. I guess maybe...

Hi all.. Should I get glass or acrylic for my 55 gallon? I heard of the pros and cons but wondered what advise you had to give. I read Fenners book and he seemed to prefer acrylic..but I am nervous abou the scratching and the glass makes me nervous about the leaking and cracking.. Thanks all

Originally Posted by jambi0n here'a a clearer picture Great rock work!! I am new to this..what kind of rock did you use? Did you get it from lfs? It looks really good..

Originally Posted by Oceanist IMO , telling somebody they did something th wrong way by usings damsels to cycle is kind of wrong , people learn from different people , and people have different views , we could go as far as saying spraying ants with ant killer is wroong , or killing mesqioutos...

Originally Posted by SONEWFISH 68 POUNDS OF PINK FIJI LIVE SAND FOR SALE. WILL SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE LOWER 48. $50.00 PLUS SHIPPING SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS AND I WILL SEND YOU A LINK TO A SITE WHERE YOU MAY PURCHASE AND CHECK SHIPPING RATES. Do you still have the sand? Is it a particular...

Originally Posted by KDFrosty I got a JBJ Auto Top Off for around $75. It has two floats...one for your reservoir (Ro/Di water), and one for your sump. It prevents the sump from getting too low, and the reservoir from running dry. works good. Thanks..I'll research that one too...My options...

THanks. I am getting ready to get into the hobby. I was looking at a 55 galllon and I will research the equipment and see. Any advise is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks. I am actually just getting ready to start now on a 55 gallon. I am starting to get set to buy equipment and such...but I am trying to decide which way to go. Ultimately, I would love a reef BUT after reading Fenners books..It sounds like I am better off not doing that now. So I wanted...

Yes, I agree. I heard not to use a skimmer while starting out. That's my 2 cents...

Originally Posted by corsuz 30” Height 36.5” long and 13” wide wrought iron stand - $20 36” Coralife 192 Watt lights – 96 Watt True Actinic 03 Blue, 96 Watt 10K Daylight and 2 moonlights, sleek black finish and plastic legs – 6 months old paid $225 asking $125 4 Watt hang on UV sterilizer - $10...

I heard fish only is the easiest to take care of..but although it is mostly about the fish for me..I would love alittle more. Do corals and anemones and such change it to a reef system? What is the difference? And if I decide on fish with lr or fish only..wouldnt the change be stressful to the...

Originally Posted by Tim_12 Kent sells a float valve for about $30. Ive heard its pretty good, Its gravity fed and there are no pumps to fail. Thats what I'm going to do as soon as I finish setting up my sump. Yes, but how exactly do you do that. What gets attached and where? Can you give me...