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On second thought I had forgotten about how annoying it is trying to SAVE astreas every other minute because they have not evolved enough to protect themselves! I will probably forgo the astreas and maybe look at one or two more turbos

Thanks for the input. I think what I'll plan on doing then is having: total of: 12 nassarius (already have about 5) 60 blue leg hermits (already have 40 - 50) 15 astrea 1-2 cleaner shrimp 2 green brittle stars (already have 2) 1 cucumber (already have 1) 1 sand sifting star (already have 1) I...

Originally Posted by Mr_X what was the amount and creatures you chose for the 110? i'd say, double that and you'll be just as happy. I agree, and that's what I had planned. I intentionally left the amount and creatures blank because I was interested to see what everyones personal preferences...

How far down does that airline go? I actually had the gurgle buster which is somewhat the same principle as the durso, but completely vertical. I redid my piece that had the drilled holes and and made the holes a little smaller and it raised the water flow just enough in the overflow box so that...

I have just upgraded from a 110g and would like to know everyones suggestions on amount and animals to add in for a clean up crew.

I actually tried that but it wouldn't fit so I have been using a gurgle buster and it had been good until I moved to my 220g.

That's my new set up overflow boxes sound like! I had a 110g with the two boxes and used flexible hose (like form hot tub). and the gurgle buster. However, I since upgraded to a 220g and I plumbed it with pvc. It sounds like 10 toilets flushing NONSTOP. I looked at Herbies suggestion (basically...

anybody give me some guidance?

I am almost done with preparation of my new tank. However, I need to know how to plumb from the overflows to my sump. I have an Eshopps overflow and it has a bulkhead in the bottom. I can fit a 1" piece of PVC in it snuggly. Will this work (I will glue/cement it in of course)? I had a flexible...

I saw that someone had used a type of spray paint and did the back (I don't know if it was acrylic or glass tank). However, I have no idea as far as what kind of paint he used. Any suggestions? I have always bought the sheet and used double sided tape to cover the back. How durable is the...

Originally Posted by TurningTim I think it will work just fine! I think its a bit overkill but thats just me. The sand is pretty easy. I've done this more than a couple times w/o a problem. Get a metal wire strainer. You can either keep some old water or use some of the water left in the tank...

Originally Posted by AquaKnight Are you planning on using hard PVC or soft tubing? For PVC use this: (female thread x slip adapter) For soft tubing use this (female thread x barbed adapter) Both are readily available at any Home Depot/Lowe's etc. Thanks. I presently have my 110g soft plumbed...

Dumb question but how do you attach the pvc plumbing to your return pump? I have a Quiet One and 4000.

Originally Posted by nycustomsumps if the sand is been in the system longer then six mos. , you would need to rinse it real good before adding to the new tank. Why, I've never heard of that being done? and how would you do that?

about question 3. the sand shouldnt be a problem, i think you can just move it around. or i personally would just put the new tank on the floor in front of your current dt. and syphoon the sand (along with some water) out into the new tank. that way your sand won't be out of water at all. the...

By the way I have several epoxy's at home neither says anything about not to be used with aquariums: PC-11 Marine Epoxy (cures underwater) LOCTITE five minute epoxy, marine grade And also have: Professional Welder: all purpose, waterproof.

I think it was a spike and thus I'm worried about moving the sand. Should I add it back in slowly or just all at once prior to fish and coral?

I know people will say that you can't attach use either to connect acrylic baffles in glass tank. However, the people at the plastics store said weldon-1001 wouldn't work, and all my Lowe's has is Loctite versions (I was told Lexan silicone in a red bottle would work). I hear everyone saying...

I purchased 3 x 80watt t-5's about a year ago for my 110g and have been very happy! They were great and knowledgable!

Originally Posted by crhawkeye I will try to pick anemones that require med lighting like a long tentacle as apposed to a carpet. Although a carpet is what I was hoping for. Your opinion on this anyone? P.S. The first couple replys here really did surprise me. Just laughing it off. I have...