Recent content by csanchez77

:) I see your tank is only 2 months old, I planned to let the ecology and some inverts develop a few more months before adding any fish or corals. Where did you get your rock and did it have much life? Im considering Tampa Bay Saltwater cause I prefer the Florida Rock (yes, I know it is...

You do not need a siphon. Gravity will do the work same as if the sump was below. Gravity will want the water level in your sump to be level with the intake to your standpipe.

Your tank has a hole in the bottom already...perfect. The point I am trying to make to avoid what Steve describes is do not setup with the use of a siphon. Whether you have or dont have a an overflow box, place a bulkhead and standpipe in the hole and set the standpipe such that the water...

How do you intend to connect the two? If the 100 gal is existing, I would recommend drilling and placing a bulkhead in the back, elbowed upward. In the case of the pump loosing power, the water in the display tank will not fall below the rim of the standpipe (or elbow in this example). If you...

Yes Digiman, please post pics...I want to see. I also plan to do the same, that is order a 75g package for my 90gal.

I am planning a 90 gal and am also interested in the TBW rock. I ahve read many many good things on this website and on www.reefcentral.com The only concern ever crossed (consistently) was the predetory animals. I have heard of freshwater dipping and soda water dipping. Can someone give more...