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I have my 125 on the first floor of an old house, built around 1900. And the structure seems like it's sturdier than some new houses. We have a basement under the room that we don't use so I added 2 10' floor jacks with a 2x8 along the floor joists. And I managed to get it across 5 joists I...

A single overflow will have 1 pipe/tube and a dual will have 2 coming down. So it all depends on how much water you want flowing through the system. Since you don't have a skimmer inside I don't think the 3 will be necessary. You should be fine with 1 on each side. They are made out of...

Yes dual overflows means 2 pipes/hoses. Are you going to put a skimmer in the sump at all? And is the middle section a fuge? The baffles are mainly to keep bubbles that come in from the overflow and skimmers from getting back into the tank. Also they seperate fuges that are combined with...

The 125 AGA has 2 center braces up top. So 3 might be better. And what do you keep up on your brace above your tank? I am confused. Nothing will go above it but a canopy and lights. Can you use too much light? Will 3 250s be too much? I know the tank is 24", but there is a good 5-6" of...

Depending on how good you are with woodworking, there are a lot of places to find stand/canopy directions and blueprints. I just searched on the web. That's how I built my own, and it was my very first woodworking project. https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/100342/125-diy-stand

I will try to give you some info that I have learned over the past year while putting together my tank. Yes if it's not drilled you'll need an overflow. Do research on lifereef overflows as they are supposed to one of the best. I have the dual one rated at 1400 GPH and I love it. As for a...

Been looking around. Do most people use the 10k bulbs for the most natural light to supplement the actinics?

Just a few questions for you guys as I am looking at upgrading to MH. Background: I have a 125 gal (6'x18"x24") with a DSB of about 5" or so. Tank is just starting and I have 2 6' VHO lights currently, 1 actinic blue and one actinic white. So I want to do MH for future critters and corals. I...

Just did a search because I was interested in this too. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2983045.stm I know it's a year old, but it's still a good article.

Yeah most predators, such as eels, can tell when a fish is weaker than the rest. Happens in nature all the time, how lions pick off the slower of a heard, certain insects will feed off the weakest link in their chain. Eels are used to damsels around probably have an almost symbiotic...

I read somewhere that tank bred clownfish take a little bit of time to host in the anemone. Since they are not accustomed to it in the tank, they may not know what it is. And if it's wild, it may not take as long, but I understand that they take there time sometimes in getting with an anemone...

Excellent crm13. I agree and like the way you put it. Everyone has to start out somewhere. I just wish I could give more advice to people. I have done a lot of research and read all the books. I still don't know half the stuff and I know someone on this board will give me the answer. And...

Well I would if you lived around me. All I did was search online newspaper classifieds for any city I could think of within a state's radius from me. Also did website searches for aquariums, fish stores, etc in the states I was willing to go to. Sometimes you get lucky.

Also online sites and ads around where you are willing to pick something up. I found a great 125 gallon for $250 brand new AGA in an online ad. I had to drive 3 hours to get it, and pick it up and drive back, but hey it was worth it! Search all classified ads and sites like this within a...

I coated all my doors and stand with water seal. Can't remember what exactly but it took a few coats and sealed the wood nice, now the water, if any just beads off and no problems.

Go with the maxijets and not the Rios. Trust me you'll be happier with the maxijets.

Sounds like a good start to me. Might want to read up on all little bits of info here on the board. But sounds like you got a good deal and are ready to start her up. Not sure if you need the canister filter. Someone with more experience might be able to answer that. I have never used them...

I am going to be building a canopy soon and have two fans, BOTH BLOWING IN!!!!!! on each of the 72" canopy. My question is what are the benifits and cons to having a slightly open back or closed? Does it matter about having a prefilter on the tank that may move? Also I was thinking of maybe...

Lifereef hands down. The thing is great and never loses siphon, even in a power outage. Remember you get what you pay for.

Hey can anyone tell me what kind of high temp pain to use in a canopy? I've heard people painting them white to help reflect light. Thanks!