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I need to redo my tank, sadly. I would like bids or recommendations for companies that will make such a large custom tank. The dimensions are 82" x 28" x 46". I want two overflows for two 2" drains. And Black on the back and sides of the tank. Thanks,

Never above 82 I have a cooler

On both of the two wild colonies the skin like tissue peeled off very quickly, usually a day or two. This last incident happened after the coral had been in the tank for 2 months On the frags they usually get bleached. I just put in some new ones last week and they seem to be doing okay. I...

I have put in about 40 different sps mostly frags. On a regular basis I lose some. I'm told it is necrosis and there isn't anything I can do. I figured it is just the new corals, (usually frags) that stress. Lately I've lost and am losing some of my more established colonies. This is...

Fish only or reef? I am setting up a 900 gallon reef. I am using a uv sterilizer part-time a GEO skimmer 550 lbs of live rock and a 300 gallon sump with lots of sand and rubble. The system has been running for 2 months now and the only problem I didn't forsee is heat (1000watt lights). So, I...

Total water volume is 900 gallons. There is 600 lbs of live rock. There are a quite a few corals in there but they are small. I usually have to point them out. I've heard the the reactor will only maintain ca levels, but mine has dropped. I don't understand why it wouldn't raise ca level...

I've been running my calcium reactor for a month now. I just raised the amount of co2 and lowered the amount of water entering the tank. Two weeks ago the Ca level was 360. Now it is at 300. How do I raise this? The bubble count is a 1 1/2 bubbles per second. I do, however, have the water...

Only meaning the tank is 600 gallons. I am still in the setup process. I would love to post pics but over the weekend the temp kicked up to 88 degrees and it doesn't look good. I had some really neat corals that I am worried about. Andy Thanks for the replies. I'll check the level again...

I am new to using a reactor. I've had it running for a week now and the calcium level is 360 and alk is 12dk. There is only 500 lbs of live rock and no additional corals yet. I tried raising the ph of the effluent by running the effluent through 8' of 1 1/2" pipe full of ARM. that helped...

make a box similar to an overflow box, then drill a hole big enough to let the pipe to come in the bottom. Epoxy around the pipe and you're on your way. Good luck, Andy

It is the a brown sting ray with brown spots. It'll have 8' x 1'-2' of swimming room. Will it much on any corals or snails? I'll look for that book. He is quite tame and eats silversides.

Are they reef safe? I've kept my eye on one at the fish store for some time now. I would love to put the little guy in a 600 gallon reef tank. What do you all know about these things. I respect the LFS's opinion, but I'd like yours too. I know he's talked some people of buying it because...

I have some radiums 400w and I am wondering how many of you are running them on pulse start ballast vs the HQI. I've the heard the regular ballast don't burn as bright. What is your experience? Also, does anyone know which the bulb is to supposed to sit? I read something once and I switched...

It's cynder block the same stuff used for construction. I believe it is just a clay mixture then cooked. I live in Utah which means most everthing here is calcium carbonate.

It may seem crazy or dumb but I need to build a 3'-4' high rock wall in tank. I just bought 80 lbs of liverock for $380 and it isn't even close to what I need. I think if I use building blocks for support that would help alleviate the costs. I also want to use in the sump. What do you ALL...