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It was fun while it lasted, but my opinion only, planted tanks are a ton of work. I went planted as I didn't think I was ready for SW, but it's a lot...
Wow on the specs!
My guess is more water inside the overflow box is needed. If you see 2 inches of water with slow flow and air bubble in there, then initially when it...
Thanks oldfishkeeper. Quick question for the guys and gals with experience. I have a used sump that I got for a very nice price, it has some calcium...
[IMG] First door, first coat drying in the garage.
The pictures are of the old freshwater setup, I broke it down already while rebuilding everything in preparation for SW. Will post a picture of the...
10/6 Update - Doors are build and sanded. Starting poly application today as it's getting cold already, I am starting to run out of time. Plan is to...
Welcome back!
Your overflow rating of 300 is maximum theoretical value, realistically it's less then that. It's restricted by any possible interference with the...
From what I remember Oceanic overflow kits are pretty simple, couple of PVC pipes should do it. It looks pretty much like this: [IMG]
Yes I am a dumbass! :) I realized that after I posted the reply.
Stable water, often need WC to keep them happy is what makes them harder. Clean steady water is key to success. 55 is a bit small, you are maxing out...
Quick update on the build. Plan for this week is to finish construction of the doors for the stand and to start poly application. Rock and Protein...
I think it's to make the lights last longer, if you buy something and run it at full capacity all the time, it will die on you faster. Also, LED's...
Pics of the old setup: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Hi all. I had a planted tank that I got tired off, so I decided to turn it into a SW setup. It will be a long process as I am not in a rush, but I...
Thanks guys!!! Still have a ton of research to do. So far I got as far as I need a nice sump, 80-100lb of live rock, DC return pump, mp40 and trying...
I use Ehiem Jagers and Finnex Titanium. Have a Sera in my 75 also, worked great but I heard they went up in price last year.
Hi everyone, I am new to the forum, have a 125G discus planted tank and currently heavily researching setting up a reef in my now empty 75G rimless...
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