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Originally Posted by reefkprZ I used shim shingles under the legs of my tank (its on carpet) as I filled the tank I re-leveled it as the carpet "crushed" using a small floor jack I was able to relevel the tank as it got fuller. I wouldn't reccomend shifting the weight of a large tank that had...

Thanks rusting, I'll check into it. I was going to make a run by Home Depot anyway to see if I could do anything to waterproof the bottom of my stand in case of small leaks.

I apperciate it Katz. I am sure that this is going to be the first of many questions I have.

Since I have carpet should I place some kind of mat down where my tank & stand will go? Thanks for any suggestions.

I am in the process of gathering info for my first tank and was wondering about what I should do to prepare for a hurricane. I live in Beaumont, Tx and last year we went over a month with out any power. (I stayed out of town though)

I'm looking at getting a 150gl-200gl reef tank setup. My question is can you negotiate prices of the equipment with the local fish stores (since I am going to be buying so much)? Has anyone ever tried? Also, when buying live rock will the stores typically give you a discount when buying a...

Are there any books you would recommend for a beginner to read? I am looking into setting up a reef tank and I am really hoping to find some good info on what type of equipment I will need. Also, I am would like to know what to look for in regards to certain types of equipment.

Thanks for the great advice jd! My main question is how much of a price difference will there be by starting off with a 160gl reef tank vs a 125gal. Is the difference of price for the pumps, filters and lights going to be drastically higher? Also, with a 160gal tank will the equipment take...

Sinner, I can probably afford what ever it takes to get going, but I don't want to go overboard or waste any money starting off. If I actually knew what I was doing already I would probably go with a much larger custom tank, but like I said I don't want to get in over my head starting off. I...

I have been stalking this board for a while and am about ready to go buy my first tank. As is my nature I have been taking my time before jumping in. (at least I try to take my time with anything not related to women) Any way I am debating about what size tank to start off with. Taking a...