just thought that i would show off some pics of my tank, since really nobody in the area has seen it. I will post some more pics, when i have time. Chris

180 gallon AGA SPS/LPS/Ricordia display with two mega flow overflows and two 1.5" bulkheads drilled in back to feed the skimmer. All 4 overflow bulkheads are used for drainage. Display lighting: 3 x 400 watt metal halides run by Ice Cap electronic ballasts. 2 x 160 watt VHO's run by Ice Cap...

This setup is about 9 months old. It is a 250 watt Ice Cap electronic ballast, PFO mini pendent and an AB 20k bulb. This is a DE fixture and bulb. I would like to get $200 for the setup. I am located about twenty minutes south of Eugene, but I would be willing to meet in Salem for all you...

I apologize if this has been covered before, I'm am new to these forums and didn't find an answer using the search function. I have also been searching through Google all day but havn't found a good answer there either. I have a 29 gallon tank with an Eclipse 3 hood. Currently housing 2 damsel...

Here is a list of corals I will be bringing to the meeting. Corals must be picked up at the meeting, cash or check only! Pictures, with exception to the cloves, are taken under 250w DE 14.5 Megachrome bulbs run off Ice Cap electronic ballasts. These bulbs are much whiter than the Phoenix or...

I have two 175 Watt retro's available. Comes with Ushio 10k Bulb, spiderlight reflector and Ice Cap electronic ballast. Looking for $125 each or $200 for both.

After weeks of deliberation I have finally determined that I need to step away from this great hobby. Because of my work schedule, I am now on the road 4+ days a week and it is increasingly difficult to maintain my little reef. I have been fortunate to meet alot of great enthusiast and hope to...

Hello. I am moving in mid April and will not be able to take my tank or live stock with me so it is up for Sale. Everything is new and was just setup last July. This is what you will receive.. 90 Gal All-glass Reef Ready, The overflow and return were made larger to 1 ¼ inches for overflow...

Hello. I am moving in mid April and will not be able to take my tank or live stock with me so it is up for Sale. Everything is new and was just setup last July. This is what you will receive.. 90 Gal All-glass Reef Ready, The overflow and return were made larger to 1 ¼ inches for overflow...

I have a question regarding T5 style lights. I am currently using URI's T12 style VHO flourescent bulbs (5 bulbs 800 Watts total). I am aware of only T12 and T8 style bulbs bigger that 15inches. I have seen standard T5 bulbs no bigger than 15inches. If a standard 48inch flourescent...

Thinking of going all Ice cap, • (2) 90watt Icecap VHO ACTINIC • (1) 250watt Icecap Metal Halide w/ 10k German Bulb Was thinking of eitehr Icecap or possibly Hamilton for MH. This will be going over a 36x18x20 Tank.

Hey folks, Just looking for everyone's .02 here. I've got a 46 bow with 3 55w PC's now. For actinics I'm using 2 NO 03's. I find the daylights are overpowering the 03's. I was thinking of going with 2 3' VHO tubes or maybe 2 55 W PC's of 03. I can get a VHO ballast here fairly...

:dance: I bought my girlfriend a 125 tank for Christmas and am still in the process of draining my wallet to get it finished. The next step is lighting. I am going to build a hood for the tank and would like some suggestions on what typr of VHO bulb is good. I am going to buy 6' bulbs, two...

Hello all, I have recently gotten into reef tanks. My local store has been helping me and buy reading some of the post think I may be rushing things. For starters I have a 38 gallon tank, using a coralife 20,000k bulb running about 12-13 hours. My filtration is with a Filstar XP2, with 1 small...

I am using flourescents now, am thinkin of upgrading to a 96 scart light. Any ideas or places with some good prices? Going 4 $125 locally. thanks

Hello Everyone. I am new to this site and to the hobby. I am really interested in starting a tank up this summer and I took your advice on purchasing a recommended book "The consientious Marine aquarist". I was wondering if this book discusses brand name equipment? Since I am starting...