Recent content by russ1976

About to set up the tank. I'm on a budget, so have to do things the hard way at times. During discussions at the local fish store I was told I could get 40# of "live sand" for $50 along with what live rock I can afford. I assumed (yes I bad), that this would come from one of their dozens of...

I am building an overflow for my yet to be born reef setup. I am using a 36? long tank. I may not be able to drill the bottom (tempered glass?), so am looking at drilling the back, or simply using siphons. I have access to a laser where we cut polycarbonate for protective shields around...

Indeed, it is "Aquatraders". I would imagine they are the low price import?

T-5 add in FAMA Mag Until I can afford better equipment, I've found an ad in FAMA for T-5's that seems kinda to good to be true... By Aqua@#$.com (don't want to give free advert) they supposedly have a 4 bulb 48" T-5's with LED's and cooling fan for less than $100. Anyone know if they are...

Thanks! If I ran an extra light fixture, and used plant grow bulbs (or similar on normal UV fixtrue), would that support Coraline Alge or other non coral life forms? Via the "Yard Sale" I can pick up extra light fixtures for just a couple bucks! One final question. Back in the day it seemed...

First, thanks to all who respond to the questions on this site. I learn someting more each time I log in... Total newbie here, well I did do Marnine "fish only" back the day when UG filters were the way to go... (yeah I'm old) Kids are about gone, figured maybe I can steal a spot for a...