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You've got me a bit confused here. What are you using the 1/4" acrylic for? I got my epoxy paint from aquatic eco-systems, they have a variety of colors available. It costs about $50 before shipping and *sigh* it's a HAZMAT product so shipping runs almost $30 bucks. Let me know what you're plans...

Live rock dying as well? Sure starting to sound more and more like copper to me, RO unit or not. Later, Paul

The reflectors that I use are about 4" across and the bulbs are about 2" wide. HTH Later, Paul

Joe, I picked up a computer power supply for about $4.75 from www.computergeeks.com, also got 12v fans there for about $2.50 each. Just a thought! Later, Paul

Uust pick up an adapter from Radio Shack, or, if you're not electrically "challenged" LOL, pick up a transformer with enough amps and build one yourself, or, worst case, buy a computer power supply and find the twelve volt lead and tap off it :D HTH Later, Paul

Rinse and put in tank NO PROBLEM :D although some people say that the "black" PVC may not be good for some marine life. The black PVC is made for waste water only and not NSF-61 certified of potable water. HTH Later, Paul

Well I'm far from an expert here but I want to throw in some thoughts to clarify what's been said so far on this thread. The orignal question was "can I use lights from Home Depot instead of buying them at my LFS?" the answer is a very simple yes. Now, there are several things to keep in mind...

Aquatic Eco-Systems sells and prices by the foot for acrylic tubing. 4 1/2" (which fits 4" PVC fittings) is $12.45 a foot. This is a bit more expensive than other places I've found on the web but, as I said, they do sell it by the foot so if you only need a little bit it's much cheaper. I've...

I agree with sammy (gee doesn't that make you feel better sammy? LOL). The only thing I'd like to add is ... I think the only danger of that high intensity of lighting is acclimation. Remember, most of our specimens grew up under very intense light but from the time they were collected until...

well BangGuy has a 900 gallon refugium so HE sure thinks bigger is better (we haven't heard his wife's opinion on this issue yet :p ) Later, Paul

thanks for the kudo's broomer, you should go back and visit now, just added a gallery of sump/refugium pictures stolen from your site :D :p okay, regarding the gasket, I'm going to edit your directions and leave that out, if that's okay with you. I'm just afraid someone may try that with...

sure you could! Most hobbyist's don't have a copper test kit, that's why I didn't mention it. Good Luck! Later, Paul

Check with the company that supplies the distilled water for Albertsons and verify that they do not use copper condensation tubes and if they don't, by all means use the distilled. Just my .02, Paul

the sand itself will "up" the TDS I think Just my thought though LOL Later, Paul

How's your live rock look? anything growing on it? any other vegetation in the tank ie corals etc.? Later, Paul

well I'm certainly not broomer but I did get his permission to *borrow* his write up about sumps/refugiums and it's posted on my web site if you'd like to read it. I should have his pictures posted in one of the galleries by the end of the weekend (providing my host manages to stay up on...

Just a word of warning about paint. Be sure to use NSF-61 certified paint for potable water. Whatever brand you choose, it's a 2 part epoxy paint that runs *about* $50 per gallon plus HAZMAT shipping costs (if you can't find it locally). They sell it at aquatic-eco systems in a variety of...

^ bumb just because my site's back up and I want to finish my *broomer* page^

This is just my opinion (as usual) but *usually* anything under about 100 gallons is cheaper to buy online than attempt to make yourself. Good luck whatever you decide though :) Later, Paul

AWESOME! Great work and btw, your wife has very good taste :) .... ummmm well at least in decor, not going to comment on her taste in men LOL Congrats, looks very professional! Later, Paul