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To view pics, go here. Email me if interested: brian@bealfamily.com Fully set-up and running 90-Gallon Saltwater Aquarium located in Tracy, California The system has been running for 6 months and I have invested over $4,500 (probably closer to $5,000) in everything you get for only $1,900...

I need some ideas of how to hold down a mechanical filter pad on an egg crate "shelf" in my sump. The pad fits okay at first, but after a few days it starts floating around in the sump. What could I use to weigh it down so it won't float but also won't block a lot of surface flow area either...

I agree, don't use a cheapo check valve. The one I use is made by the Swiss, and it is a "Y" check valve that you can take apart and clean inline. Works awesome and worth the price. About $38 but I sleep well at night knowing it works. Go to aquarium pros dot com (only place I've found that...

Thanks guys. I actually have 3/4 styrofoam underneath the pumps now to decrease vibration, but I think I'm going to line the walls and doors with something too to decrease the motor sound. The water gurgle from the prefilter is kind of annoying too so I appreciate the ideas to minimize that...

Hey all, I finished the plumbing on my 90g and was testing it for leaks this past weekend and the noise from the two pumps is pretty loud. I have two "Little Giant" inline pumps; one for the skimmer and one for the main return and they are in the compartment under the stand. Has anyone used...

Awesome (and very helpful) information. Thanks a lot!

Hi all, I'm putting the plumbing together for my new 90g and want to know opinions you all may have regarding using teflon tape on PVC threads or using the teflon-based thread putty (non-hardening type). Which have you used? It seems the putty would be better, but does it do a better/worse job...

Hi all, total noobie here. Working on my fish stocking list for up and coming 90g FOWLR tank and I really want to get a Butterfly fish (raccoon or threadfin) but I'm reading that they are not reef safe and will eat inverts. Does that mean they will eat cleaning crew members (snails, hermits...