So, I've always wanted a reef tank, and now that we've bought our first home and settled in, I'd really like to make my tank a marine set up. I have been reading for days and wondering how I am going to hack this. My tank is 60g long, and is made of tempered glass so I can't drill it. Also the...

I have a Pro-Clear Systems sump rated for 125-150 Gallons. I have this up and running on a 90G tank with one HOB over flow. I have noticed I have a lot of protein or algae that accumulates on the top of my water. I have a strong power head that is aimed at the top of the water and I still get...

Ok I have aHOB overflow that I'm tired of looking at honestly, that alone is making me want to go buy a RR tank.... Any way I whve 4 different caps sitting on the sand and I really dont have any room for... Orange Green (kinda brown) Bright Green w/ purple edge Purple I love the...

Hi, I have got alot ups and downs with this issue of wheather i should use an overflow with my 110 Gallon not drilled tank or just buy a 90 gallon tank at my local fish store that is already drilled for $280.00 ? Also the 90 Gallon is 48" Long 18" Deep 24" High and my 110 gallon tank is 48" Long...

I bought a used 30g setup with livestock from a good friend who was getting out of the hobby. Before I would take possession of the tank I read his 2 books twice, then bought one of my own and read it twice. This brought me up to speed on what I had missed since college. Liverock, livesand...

This morning I go downstairs and notice the carpet was a little wet by the fish tank. I didn't think much of it because we've had thunderstorms the past few days that have knocked out power a few times. I thought by looking at the water, being some at the top and side of the tank that the...

First off, hi everyone! I've been lurking for a while now and have already gained so much knowledge off of all of you. I think after years of sitting on the idea, I'm ready to take the plunge into the wonderful world of a SW tank. Fear has held me back more than anything, but I figure if I...

If my tank is not drilled is there a way I can have a sump?

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-07/totm/index.php I dunno. The tank was over a year old in that issue, but of course they never say if things are still running or if they were taken down/IF they were taken down WHY it was(moving, got bored with something so small, roommate dumping stuff in...

Originally Posted by fish.freak 37 Acrylic tank (36"x15"x15") and a tall ans spacious custom stand 175 OBO Pics coming 20L DIY Sump w/ baffles 75 36" Tek Light T5HO 4 bulb unit (1 yr on bulbs, 1 yr left) 250 PS 100 Skimmer 85 Ehime 1262 return 115 Tunze...

Is there anyway to reduce the noise of a HOB overflow? This is the model I have... http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+18358&pcatid=18358 PF-300

Hey everyone, If the surface of your tank is constantly disturbed (from flow), will that lower the amount of light that reaches your corals? Should I attempt to position my powerheads so they do not cause disruption on the surface? Secondly, I have a 65 gallon(with a HOB overflow) with a...

just started a new 75 gal reef tank and wondering my chooses on protein skimmers, was looking for a HOB skimmer and was asking for reviews or comments on the cpr bak paks or the dual pak. any info is greatly appreciated

I figured everyone else is doing it nowadays, so why not me. I wanted to show how not to hurry. Reefing is a constant hurry-up and wait process.:rolleyes: Here's what I started with... 2 old tanks and an old 2 bulb light. Display tank is a 125g non RR I bought new in '99. The second tank...

:cry:A SUMP .... WHY THE HECK DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME I NEEDED ONE :) I just wanted to share with all that I should have joined before I started my tank :doh:... So mabye I wouldn't have a HOB filter and a HOB protein skimmer I feel like the back of my tank is a MESS.:freak::cry: Thanks for...

Hi everyone, My new Octopus NW 150 should be waiting for me at home tonight when I arrive and I'd like to do the gate valve and mesh mods before its virgin run. Does anyone happen to have some extra Enkamat PF4 lying around that they would be willing to donate/sell me? Also, I've found the...

Morning Everyone. Coffee is made. No breakfast until I see FTS from Loverotties :)

I'm trying hard to get myself ready to move in the near future, and any way I look at it, the tank just won't survive the trip. When I get to where I'm going, I'll start over with a bigger set-up. Until then this is what I have for sale: 45 Gallon glass tank 20 gal custom sump metal stand...

Hello all hows it going? I have a small question iam currently building myself a sump for my 45 gal tank I just got a 10gal sump hope its enough I have no room under my tank for anything bigger.So my question is on the drain line do you need to put a valve to control the flow into the sump so it...

Hey Folks!!! I have a 20 gallon mixed reef setup and I want to pick up a better skimmer for it. I am currently running the RedSea Prizm skimmer, and I don't feel that it is doing the trick for me. I was considering the coralife 65 super skimmer, but I am not sure. Any suggestions would be...