Good tip about the copper absorbing into the silicone... I didn't even think about that! If it comes down to having to reseal the tank I'll just have the guys at the marine fish store do it.
Please understand I am by no means rushing! If I were rushing, I would have gone out and just bought a bunch of junk and thrown it together already, instead I'm here asking questions about what other people might consider if they were getting ready to start a new reef tank. My tank isn't even...
Well noted, and that protein skimmer has been bookmarked. As soon as it's in stock I'll grab it.
As far as a sump is concerned, I could use a little help. I didn't have one on my FOWLR tank, as there was no need... and I've seen it done a few different ways.
I was told I could use something...
I know collecting rock in FL is illegal... but collecting it in international water isn't. That's neither here nor there, the guy that is getting it for me is getting it from a wholesaler so it probably won't be FL rock anyway.
As far as the skimmer, I'm looking at the Remora Pro, it's rated...
kgross, that light head looks awesome but I don't think it's going to work with my tank. The top is split in half, and there's a bar that goes across in the middle (width wise) to hold the lights up. I don't think the T5 is going to sit flush against the top of the tank. I want to put 100 pounds...
Back in NY I had a 20 gallon FOWLR tank that I used a single 50/50 Coralife bulb in and everything was fine.
Well, I recently moved to FL and my boss gave me a 55 gallon tank that I plan on making a reef tank. A guy that comes into the scuba shop actually collects and sells tropical fish and...
