If you really love the hobby, you'll find the time to take care of your tank. I would vote not to tear it down. It will be hectic at times, but I would start looking at how to child proof your tank (sump if you have one) -
Love the story about the kids and their bath toys in the sump - LMAO -...
Do you get the dry or the liquid? I did a google search and found a couple of places that sell it -
http://www.florida-aqua-farms.com/prices.pdf
http://www.acmereef.com/aquarium_suppli ... ms_c_.html
The 55 gal is only short term - 12-18 months. Then I will get a 120 gal. I was all set to get a 120, mentioned it to my landlord one day and he freaked - we live in a second floor flat of a fairly old building. He was very concerned about the weight. So I came down to a 55.
My plan for...
Thanks for the tip on the fish Will - Currently I have an Achilles Tang and a Firefish that will be moved into the 55 - Do you see any issue w/ these two and the clams?
David
Thanks for your help Jeff!!
My original thought was to pull out the plexi-glass from the light fixture and use the egg crates on top of the tank. I was concerned about salt spray on the lights.
Again, I appreciate your input!!
David
I will begin setting up my 55 gal reef tank very soon. Tank dimensions are 48”L X 12”W X 20”H. I will have a 4-5” DSB. The lighting system is a CustomSeaLife MH/PC combo w/ 2 – 175W MH/10K and 2 - 65W PC’s/7.1K. Looking at predominately LPS’s and clams.
Questions that I have:
1. 99.99% sure...