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All of your opinions have been very helpful and interesting. Im not concerned about scratches and I am neurotically careful (my 4yr old glas tank...
Im upgrading my 30g glass to a 36g acrylic several weeks from now. Ive spoken with several lfs in my area about this ....2 are against acrylic, 1...
This is all good to know. I think 2 - 2.5 inches is my goal then. Thanks everyone for your input. Interesting opinions. Thanks esp to Mojo for...
Hmmm, alot of info here. I think based on what Im reading, Ill go 2.5 to 3.5 inches of aragonite sand. When I do an h2o change, I sift the sand...
So its a matter of preference, as far as depth is concerned (I assume). Or ...is there a depth that is "ideal" for the health of the tank?
Thanks Mojo ....I was thinking 3-4", but your conversion of pounds to gallons made it easier for me. I appreciate your input!
Im upgrading to a 36g bowfront. 30L X 15D (22H). Im transferring everything from my existing tank to the new one ...except the substrate. Is there...
Ill soon be upgrading to a 36g bf. I recently bought a via aqua skimmer filter combo. The skimmer is quite amazing. The filter is not, and offers...
Any input about LED lights? Are LEDs inferior? Do they omit the uv needed? Would it be sufficient for a 36g bf? (30w X 15d X 21H) ...or should I...
Come to FL ....great winter weather ....reef in your home .....reefs to snorkel on the beaches ....and sand tracked everywhere ...EVERYWHERE....
I have the shrooms so far ....Ill slowly add some kind of carpet anemone, zoas ...Im not sure what else. My tank has been fish only until last year...
Thanks Telgar ...I couldnt make out what that icon was. PS ...I hope the snow has subsided up there.
2in10, youre one knowledgable cat! You replied to my other post as well. Thanks for the lighting info too. How can I ad to your Karma? Im a...
PS ...how do I add to your Karma for your help? Im a computer geek and cant figure out how to give you props!! <<grin>>
Im upgrading my 30g glass to a 36g acrylic bf soon. I currently have a Coralife ballast with a 50/50 65w bulb (new bulb 2 months ago). The new tank...
The filter packs dont have carbon so I have noticed a difference in clarity ....less clear by 5-8%. Ill play around with different media to help...
Thanks Telgar and 2in10. I bought a via aqua combo ....altho it isnt top of the line, the skimmer on this thing is incredible! The junk this thing...
Space doesnt allow for a fuge/ sump on my setup. Everything is well concealed HOB. I bought a filter/ skimmer combo. The skimmer is much better...
lol ...Steve ...Brittish humor. I love 3reef for its endless information and helpful members. My only complaint is that I discovered it after the...
Im glad you mentioned this. Makes total sense. So Im gathering that saome kind of Bahama/ fiji aragonite sand is, in fact my best choice.
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