Recent content by jcpetersen

Are they all pointing clockwise/counterclockwise, or towards the middle of the tank, or in some other direction?

While we're on the subject... Is there a guideline to placing the powerheads? I know you want to maximize coverage, but where are they typically placed? At different levels in the tank, correct? Any set ups to avoid? Anyone care to share how they set up their powerheads, and maybe why they...

http://www.marinedepot.com/a_mi_cpr_af.asp For a 55-gallon I'm going to be setting up. Nothing's drilled, going to use a hang-on protein skimmer, and this looks like a good way to add a refugium to the system. Any experience with this or comments? Thanks in advance.

Here's an online sand bed calulator I was told about: http://reefcentral.com/calc/SandBed.php (I'm new here myself, but I'll help where I can.) :D

How about these for follow-up questions: 1. Does shape really matter as far as bowfront vs regular rectangle? Is the only difference the looks or is the bowfront harder to light/clean/etc.? 2. Are corner overflows better than center overflows, or does it matter?

Instead of trying to convert a 55-gallon freshwater into a reef tank, it may be better to just start a reef tank from scratch (i.e. buy a new tank and stand, since they would have been the only carry overs from the 55-g). Any suggestions of where I should shop or what I should get? I don't...

Here's another 'help the newbie' thread? Should live rock be placed directly on the sand bed? Or on some sort of support to elevate it off of the substrate? I've seen pictures with both methods used, and I just wanted to get some opinions.

What do you want to keep besides fish? I'm not entirely sure. Anyone want to explain my options? I've seen 'clean-up crews' offered, but besides them I have no idea. Anemones seem to be difficult to the beginner, but my wife definitely wants a pair of clowns. Lighting options This was...

Hi everybody - thanks in advance for all the help. I apologize for the long post, but I want to give as much information as possible. I have a 55 gallon freshwater tank (48 x 12 inches) that I want to convert to saltwater. One of the few things I'm sure of is that I need a lot of help. The...

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Hi. I'm new here, learning about stuff while I get ready to get my own tank, but... I am a chemist, and everything the above poster said was right. I work with DI water all the time, and it's never pH 7. pH 6 is about right. jcp