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I'm sure I saw a pallet of Morton salt at a lfs once. How hard would it be to make your own? Sodium chloride is 5 Cents a pound Calcium chloride is A buck a pound throw in some strontium and magnesium and it seems like your pretty close to instant ocean any thought or resources would be great.

I have had great luck with Stop Aiptasia from chem marin. Its worth getting the applicator syringe at the same time. Sometimes it takes more than one treatment.

Does anyone know how this stuff really works? Is it truly useful as tank first aid or does it just prolong the inevitalbe?

I'd try adapting a solenoid coil used for HVAC control. They are inexpnesive (20.00 EACH) A stainless steel 3 way run about 50.00. I'm not sure if the stainless are stainless enough. I just got finnished building my chiller and used titanium for the coil. They can be driven by low voltage...

You'll need a booster pump. You can get them on line. for 120-150$ I use one from Premier Water System it was the best price I could find and easy to install

I didn't mean to dismis your questions. I hoped that my book suggestion would illict recommendations from others. Its not just reading its the quality of the info. We've all spent money on books that were not useful or acurate. I agree with the others direct comments. I'd lose the hood and...

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by dimaggio: <strong>OK. I am in the process of setting up my new 125 reef tank and have been reading here and in other places for over 1 year. I have a very strong background in biology/zoology...

First things you need are some good books. Its important to have a text your can refer to with basic questions. I recommend The Reef Aquarium vol 1. The ISBN 1-883693-12-8 as a good start.

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by mjag: <strong>Ok Im really new to this hobby. I just switched over from fresh water. I have a 29 gallon tank wih an eclipse hood. Now I KnowIneed more light for a reef tank and a few other...

I have had great luck using Instant Ocean and adding Kent Osmo-Prep marine. A jar will last for ever. It boosts buffer, calcium and magnesium. Be sure to add to fresh water before salt mix.