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Can a mh lighting system be built cheaper than buying a complete hood.I'm attempting to put together a 3 250 mh with 2 110 actinic 72" long but i'm stuck on my list of parts.Could anyone assist me on what i will need to build my project?Thanks:D

Hello friends.I need some help.I know this topic has been asked a ton.but i'm going crazy at this point.Here is what i want.I am going to put halides on a 6' tank most likley there will be 3 mh lights.I'm looking for a crisp bright white with a blue cast to it and get that beautiful shimmer.Is...

Also what overflow box is best to get from display to sump/fuge.i really need some pics of what you all use to get a better grasp of what i ned to come up with.Any thoughts?:D

Ok i have searched the board and i can't seem to find the answer i am looking for.Maybe someone can help me.I am in the process of getting everything for 125 upgrade.I want to get a recommended skimmer in sump type.Which one should i get.Thanks Chris.:cool:

Hello all,I was wondering about the lr that i see in ya'lls tank.I see so many that have different colors of coralline reds green purple pink.Is it the kind of rock or what that allows so many colors.I have figi lr but with lots of new growth of coralline but only purple and then the normal...

I have lately been having some algea on the glass that is like little green and a reddish color specks that i have to scrub till i lose feeling in my arm.I tested as normal and readings are nitrites 0 trates 0 amm 0 PH 8.2.I have corraline all over and its not like that.Anyone have any thoughts...

I noticed that some corals and shrooms give a flourescent look under the actinics only.I have some shrooms that do.I would like to see some pics of your corals under just actinics and what species they are to give me some more ideas of choice later as i add more.Thanks Chris:cool:

I have a canon xl1 video camera that has the still photo button where when i am recording i can take a still on the video.Do you think i could then download this still photo to my puter.I don't have digital camera so i thought i would ask.:) .Thanks Chris

i am trying to make a kalk dripper.I did a search and found you guys had made them and had pics but i can't seem to find any.Could you guys or anyone post me some pics of them and what you used to make it.I would greatly appreciate any help.:D .Thanks Chris.:cool:

A friend of mine is wanting to buy a pair of cleaners but he has some pepps and a sally. Would they get along?:cool:

Ok.I don't have a pic but i'll describe it the best i can or maybe some one can post a few pics of some crabs so i can identify.I just found this in my tank yesterday.It is about the size of a nickel almost the same body of an emerald but it is red colored almost like diatom and the front claws...

Does SWF still have the fish and coral section or have they done away with it?Then again maybe i'm not looking in the right place.:D

what book or books are the best for info on the different kinds corals sps lps shrooms ect and their care.Also fish,and general reefkeeping.Thanks Chris:cool:

I'm looking to a good heater.What is the best one to get.Oh one more question.I think i read an a thread here something about a magnetic cleaner for the glass.Could someone tell me about that.Thanks Chris:cool:

I'm trying to get MH lighting for my 125 6'.It will be a retro system consisting of (here is where i need help)3 250watt or dual 400.I'm not sure if the dual 400 will light the 6" length enough and what bulbs would you recommend for either or what ever suggestion you might have. i'm also...

Ok.I have another thread pertaining to my 125.I would really like to have some suggestions on lights.I want to be able to keep all that is possible without MH lights.So i am seeking some advice for PC/VHO combination or all VHO or all PC.What do you all think? :D

Hi everyone. I'm getting ready to upgrade from my 55 to 125 gal.I have a few questions.First can i simply remove livestock out of the 55 to my rubbermaid tubs until all thats left is sand then put the sand from 55 to the 125 and add the prepared saltwater.Then slowly start adding LR and...

Hi all.I've had my DSB (6") in place for about 7 to 8 months and the sand along the front and the sides of the glass from the top of the sand down about 2 inches that you see from the outside and all of the top of the sand just doesn't look white and clean.It has some really dark streaks in it...

I have just located a used 180 gal glass without a stand no scratches with the glass tops.could someone tell me its worth or what i should offer.sorry if i posted in the wrong place.Thanks :D

I want to get some new lighting and i'm unsure which would be the best.I almost had VHO Retro fit kit the plug and play type from hellolights that is 440watts from a member here but wasn't quick enough.I can still get this from hellolights but i have to buy the bulbs the afore mentioned already...