Recent content by TheRev

which version of the system does she have? and how wide is a 30g? Forgive my ignorance. Peace Kevin

LFS owner is just getting started with a lighting company and has some introductory pricing. The fixtures are reputable. I need to know if 15" wide over a 12" tank is going to be a problem. If so, is it unsurmountable? The fixture is the Corallife Aqualights Pro 48" hood with two metal...

Once again Guy, you have reinforced a point I keep hearing. Stability means more than most things. The thing I hadn't considered is the cool down that will inevitably take place during the non-photo period. Is the common wisdom to use a single heater that can cover the need of the entire tank...

Ok, so this is like the best news I have had in awhile. I wondered about all the tanks being in the mid 70's for water temp. My chief concern was a consistent temp north of 80 degrees nuking my tank. Unless these lights are going to keep my tank north of 85 degrees, then I think I'll be all...

I was considering a higher temp, due to the lighting. I was considering between 79-80. Some of that will depend on how quickly I get bitten by the SPS bug, which I am told will strike as soon as I get my sea legs under me and satisfied with water parameters etc. Would 4x96 PC or 4x 65PC or...

I don't have a canopy. My intent was to hang the lighting from the ceiling. More info about the planned tank. 1. 36" dual 175w MH + 2x96w PC PFO/IceCap Hood suspended from ceiling up to 12" above waterline, ballasts housed away from aquarium. 2. 4" DSB 3. Housed in basement. Higher...

Just got gifted a 55 gallon tank which has me reconsidering what I am doing. How much heat do a pair of 175w MH lights add to the water? I cannot afford a chiller, nor can I afford to find out too late that these lights jump my water temp into the mid to high 80's. Likewise, if I don't want...

Had a great time on #reefs last night and got some good feedback on sumps, etc. Overflow box suggestions? Most of the folks last night were strong Berlin Method folks. Anyone got any additional filtration opinions? How hard is a DIY canopy? If it's relatively easy, and the retrofits are...

First and foremost, thanks knowse. I am currently moving from one high-knowledge/research hobby to another. Hearing other people's experiences and finding out what works and what doesn't is a big part of any such hobby. I don't intend to begin stocking this tank until I can afford all the...

Ah, I forgot to add that I have also inherited what sounds like a 5 stage RO/DI device. I pick it up this afternoon. I'll know more about the make and model later. I about possibly building a sump into this system. Seemed a bit of overkill for a 20. As far as lighting, help me here. I...

Upon hearing that I was considering starting an aquarium, a member of my congregation gave me their old 20 Long used for freshwater. I'm a long way from getting everything for the setup, but here's my initial thougts on getting started. Good? Bad? Ugly? Filter: Emperor 280 Skimmer...