Recent content by RBomm

The Pet co in Nassau is on Jericho Turnpike, east of NAssau Blvd. I just checked out Aquarium Adventure(I think that is the right name) in Carle Place. THe store is huge and they have a great selection of both SW and FW fish

I'm just kicking myself because I just finished my basement 2 months ago. I Should have thought about this then and saved myself he headaches. Thanks for the info.

If livw rock alone works then I should be OK. I have 200 pounds of LR going in. Thanks for the info.

Thanks, I will look into bracing the beams

Your tank looks awesome and your thread has me excited because I am setting up a 175 gallon on Monday and I can't wait to get started after seeing your tank.

I just finished reading an article about the weight of large tanks. I am in the process of setting up a 175 glass tank with 200 pounds of live rock. The tank will be in my living room which is on the first floor of my house, with a basement beneath it. I am started to get worried that I may have...

Thanks for the info. I will look into the RO unit. And I will try the fish food.

I don't plan on adding an RO unit for my new 175 gal. However, I am somewhat concerned because I live in Nassau county and I am not sure about the water quality for a SW tank. What are your thoughts?

What do you guys think about cycling the tank with raw shrimp? Is this method any better or worse then other cycling methods?

I was thinking about tangs, gobies, wrasses.

I am new to MR and to SW tanks and I have several questions. On Monday my new 175 gallon tank is being delivered and I am eager to get started. I have done alot of reading over the past few weeks, but I am still confused when it comes to fish compatability. I plan on keeping a FOWLR tank and...