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  1. crustymonk

    Yet another Lighting question

    Thanks again
  2. crustymonk

    Yet another Lighting question

    Thanks for the replies...I am just doing a FOWLR.
  3. crustymonk

    Yet another Lighting question

    I am extremley new to saltwater tanks. I have a 80 gal that I set up 4 days ago. I will be putting in LR on Sat. What you all recommend for lighting. I know I need 400 watts. I would like the LR to have what it needs to grow and show its colors. I am getting cross eyed when looking for lamps and...
  4. crustymonk

    live rock question

    email me crustymonkey@gmail.com
  5. crustymonk

    Custom hood, part 1

    what the heck is MH and MV?
  6. crustymonk

    Getting my LR this weekend

    Another question, with an 80 gal tank, what size powerheads should go in there? and how many?
  7. crustymonk

    Getting my LR this weekend

    Hello all I have a new 80 gal and I am adding my LR in this weekend. Should I add any nutrients or addititives to help it along? There is nothing in the tank now. Thanks
  8. crustymonk

    Purchasing LR

    Thanks PCLown... I actally found a place about 2hrs from me that had prem fiji for 2.25 lb. They also had Hawaiian LR???? for .99 per lb. Not sure if its cool to post the site here so I am not going to.
  9. crustymonk

    Purchasing LR

    What sites do you recommend getting LR from. My LFS are expensive. What about here? Has anyone order the LR form saltwaterfish.com? thanks
  10. crustymonk

    WetDry

    Why do people fringe on cc. I have seen a lot of awsome tanks out there, reef and LR, that have cc in them?
  11. crustymonk

    New tank questions

    I have a 80 gal with cc (which is a fine crush). It has been up for 3 days now. I am planning a FOWLR tank. It is filled with tap water right now. I will be using RO/DI in the future to do H2o changes. My question is, when should I add LR in and what should I be looking for as far as the temp...
  12. crustymonk

    7+ week cycle...little progress

    Hello What is the deal with cc vs ls? I hear half the people say that cc is no good and to use sand, and the other half say that it is ok to use cc. I just started a 80 gal tank a few days ago and put in cc. Now I am starting to regret this and debating to start all over. I am doing a FOWLR...
  13. crustymonk

    Getting live rock

    Originally Posted by saltyreef7 I bought it cured... if you did not..look up on the internet how to cure live rock... cause it will take me forever to explain how to do it... good luck.... next time if you buy live rock..buy fully cured live rock.... more money but less work..... I havnt bought...
  14. crustymonk

    Protein skimmers

    awsome...thanks. It gives me some ideas
  15. crustymonk

    Protein skimmers

    crustymonkey@gmail.com
  16. crustymonk

    Protein skimmers

    anyone have any pics of thier sump
  17. crustymonk

    Getting live rock

    what did you do to cure your rock?
  18. crustymonk

    Getting live rock

    thanks
  19. crustymonk

    Getting live rock

    do you think I should add lr from the start or wait till the water is right?
  20. crustymonk

    Getting live rock

    I have just set my 80 gal tank and have it filled with tap water right now. I am also using cc. My question is... should I drain the water and start all over with RO? (Tank has only been up less that 2 days) should I add lr right away or wait till the water is correct? Is the cc alright to use...
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