Recent content by chrisl1

I think the title says it all, I finally got my reef going, and now now one is active here:grumpy:

Is anyone selling any clean cured rock, I need a few pieces to start my cycle. Pest and Nuisance free only please.

The last few weeks have started to show abut if progress besides just ordering stuff. 100# of rock are in. The plumbing has been dry fit also. I just need one more HD trip for a union fitting.

I am in the process of building my dsa 105 rimless. It measures 48x24x18. I just purchased the AI ext 48" mounting brackets and the 6" top extender bracket where the lights mount to. My question is is the 6 inch bracket enough or is the 12" what I need to center it. The bracket is mounted...

Delivery today, got some BRS netting to make my top and my ext brackets for the lights. I'm gonna place an order for 100# of the BRS reef saver rock and dry sand next. It's getting close to the tank getting wet real soon.

Update for today My RS 200 arrived today, i just put a dry fit together with the skimmer, pump and sump with the hoses, I wanted to see placements and fit. Looks pretty good, I need to figure BioPellet reactor size and placement next. Next on the purchase list will be the brackets for the AI...

Thanks Vwcrakerjack, I'll probably get my dry rock online from Bulk Reef Supply, I'll grab a few pieces of LR from some friends. Livestock.... that's where the fun comes in traveling to a whole bunch of stores in NJ and NY, Sadly there's nothing (store wise on the Island) I'm sure ill get clean...

My buddy has been frequenting the Reef Shoppe, I haven't been there but the pictures he sends me of what he gets there are amazing the sps and fish are beautiful he has purchased and very reasonably priced.

So here I am finally updating this long overdue build thread, summer came and went faster than a bullet, and with that we are in what i like to call the colder months, " tank season". In all honesty i haven't had the time I planned to get the tank started which is fine cause it meant I didn't...

They had a really nice Red Sea Sailfin Tang.

I'll have to cruise by this weekend and check it out.

They just moved there in the last few weeks , didn't they?

Has anyone here purchased from these guys, if so what are your experiences, how are the rock sizes, were you satisfied? https://www.reefcleaners.org/aquarium-store/rock

I just tinted my back this week, I had the same thoughts on if i should or shouldn't

In stand LED for some light