Greetings fellow The Reef Tank-ers,
I figured that a tank profile would make good use of my first post here on TRT. This tank was started in July of 2006 and is my first "real" attempt at keeping a successful reef aquarium (well.. there was a 10 gallon before this one, but it was hardly a...
Because I was asked for I would like to show the members of TRT one ore two of my aquariums. All my friends of the other forum know me and my aquariums already very well.
My journey with saltwater tanks started in the spring of 1986 with a 75gal. Fish tank.Topically I have 5 aquariums, three...
Aqualight Pro - Professional Series
* Three 150 watt 14,000K double -ended HQI metal halide lamps
* Four 96 watt True Actinic 03 Blue square-pin compact fluorescent lamps
* Four 1 watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow 470nm LED lams (two are dim and should be replaced.)
* Includes mounting legs...
http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/zoo/inverts/softcorals/octocorals1/octocorals1.htm
At this link is from where im getting many ideas in some SPS corals which I could possibly have in the 150 gal tank. It will again have four 175 watt MH bulbs with VHO and the tank im told is 29" in height...
I do NOT want to part out at this time. Please refrain from posting what pieces you are interested in. If I part out, I will make a separate post with prices. So, just to reiterate, please don't post "If you decide to part out...blah blah." Thank you!!
This needs a little TLC after being in the...
I'm in the process of building a 150gal reef tank. I'm working on the lighting fixture and the top cabinet. The question that I have is, is there a general rule on how high above the tank I should mount the lighting fixture. The fixture itself is 2- 250 watt mh, 10000k, with 2 48" vho super...
Ok so my divorce has created some cash problems that have recently been increased by the transmission starting to go bad on my car. As much as I HATE to do it I have to sell my tank for now. I have over $2400 in the tank. I am selling it for less than HALF what I have in it. $1000 OBO. If...
I brought my old 55 gallon tank up from the basement (I considered getting a new 75gal as someone suggested but since I already have the 55 I figured I'd just go with that), have it all rinsed out and am getting ready to get it going... I had freshwater fish in it a long time ago, never used...
Hi everyone, I am in the process of building an 8ft reef tank, just wondering if anyone has some useful do's and dont's in setting up a tank 900ltr in volume?
I bought this fixture 7 months ago looking to upgrade.....will meet someone 1/2 way!
$785.00
Three 150 watt 10,000K double-ended HQI metal halide lamps
Four 96 watt True Actinic 03 Blue square-pin compact fluorescent lamps
Four 1 watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow 470nm LED lamps
One external HQI...
I want a reef tank and all i got right now just the tank without overflow box build in. Do i need an overflow box or just cut a hole on the side and that's will do. Please help with what i need to get and how to set it up. tank size is 120"x24"x30"
Hi everyone, we are in the process of shopping around to get our tank set up and had a couple of questions regarding equipment.
Our tank is lth 4' ht 2' wth 18"
Had a couple of conflicting suggestions from lfs in reguards to sump set up. One said the best way to go is 2.5' sump with bio balls...
Still in the planning stages for the 180... the stand is built in the wall in the basement and the tank is sitting on it. Just trying to decide on a few things and then I will begin its set up.
So, what I am wanting to know for now is ... I have only had experience with single end mogul...
I have a BB 120 that can be found here http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=746233&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
The problem is that the corals are getting lighter. I guess what I am trying to say they just do not have that metalic looking flesheeee color that I see in other tanks...
Looking into getting a new tank and wondering if I should be getting a canopy with the stand. I was wondering how many have tanks with the canopy and how many with out... Also I was wondering if you have a canopy what are the worst things about having one and the best..... I know..I know it a...
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