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Originally Posted by chris009 I was just wondering. I have 2 phoenix 14k bulbs. They seem to be very white with a small amount of blue in them. 14K bulbs are pretty white, I run 2 250watt 14K bulbs and have to supplemnet with some VHO Actinac for a more blue look. You could also change to...

I have a ro/di unit on the wall in a room right behind the tank, I cut a hole in the wall, went to home depot and bought one of those plastic frames for water lines to make it look better. I also have a 45 gallon plastic trash can in that same room that the ro/do runs to with a float switch to...

DIY will be cheaper, :) but you still need to install baffels and build it the way you like with a container of your choice, anything from smaller tanks that might fit under you stand (what most people do) to large plastic trash cans. Up to you. For more ideas go to melevsreef.com and start...

Originally Posted by AMertz03 Is there anything i can add to my tank to brighten the colors up and make the tank more interesting with just the stock lights that came with the 30g tank? My tank has lr and ls but it looks a little dull. I use a "Power-Glo" bulb from Hagan in my refugium and it...

I think those red circled things in the middle are foot attachments of a bi-valve that has moved or got knocked off the rock. Norman

I feed my eel every day and alternate between freeze dried and frozen krill, and shrimp from krogers (cut up). Have not tried live feeders yet, but I think I will. I do use feeders for other fish I have and do take precaution with the feeders, after acclimation (30min float) I pour them into a...

Originally Posted by baloo6969 Anyone use them? does it do a good job of removing Nitrates? there cheep on many sites, and this guy i work with raves about them...i've never used one...but for a 6 stage there around 100$... any idea's or threads about them..i cant find any. I use that brand...

I use the IceCap 660 and had some problem with the fuse holder. Make sure it is not deformed or bent and you are using the correct fuse (7amp/250volt) and these are 60 cents each at a local hardware store). Here is a link to some wiring diagrams for icecaps...

Pods are usually sold in bottles and are dated (only good for a set amount of time) They are very hard to see, very tiny, even hard with a magnafing glass, But fish love them, and you provide a safe haven for them, "Pod Pile" or put them in your refugium (fuge). and the will multiply and some...

I tried that with a flat piece about 6 X 10 inches with holes in and about 2 inches thick, I did boil it for 2 hours and put it in a tub of saltwater with PH for 3 weeks, and now it is in my tank, doing well ang growing corraline. Just my experience. Norman

Scott, I have 2 mangroves in my refuge, only been there about 2 weeks, and now I have to spray the leaves everyday,(another daily job). but they look cool, and so far have not changed anything within my water column.( 2 weeks in the water is not very long). If you like them put some in, they...

Originally Posted by ReefStar I jsut bought a new 55 gallon tank and i was looking for a lighting setup to use i would like to have a variety of soft corals in it, but im not sure what to use i think that the metal halide setup sounds best but none of my lfs's have that setup only pc setups does...

Has anyone had any experience with these? I use 2 of them in my 55 and use a 1200 MJ to move water to fuge, and works great. Those are the best for powerheads to move water in a tank. Go for it! Norman

Originally Posted by Oceanfishfan I have a sea clone 100 and have been using it for about 2 months and I have "never" had to empty the collection cup once.Does this mean I have a clean aquarium or is this a p.o.s.? I have the exact same skimmer and have to empty the chamber at least twice a...

Cool looking Tank, Love the progression, so good to see something come together like that. Norman

Originally Posted by gharner where can i get mini brittle stars to aid in my clean up crew? ( i dont know if this post is against the rules since im asking where to get something but if it is im sorry ) Well, I know this is not a lot of help , but I got 3 from my lfs when I bought a batch of...

Originally Posted by brigbills There is nothing in my collector for my Protien skimmer I have tryied to change the settings. Are there common problems with this things? Looks like a seaClone 100 which I am using, sorry to report. It is very difficult to get adjusted, just keep playing with...

Originally Posted by SkeletonCowboy this is how i'm planning on setting it up....the 10g fuge will be placed directly next to my main tank. and i'm thinking i'll get 2 of the same exact water pumps so its the exact amount of water output going in and going out for each tank. 1 thats sending...

Originally Posted by team2jndd lol no you deffinately aren't... anyways, you can always go used. Deffinately agree with getting one with ATC. It is important that you get quality so read reviews on something before you get it. There is always e-bay. I just got one for 28 dollars (including...