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Im using the aro 175w ballasts with hamilton 10k right now. got both for $100 used. only ones Ive owned up to this point. I do plan on changing bulbs...
He cant drill his tank due to the bottom being tempered glass.
that's nice little workshop you got there! K+
10%-15% once a month on average. dose cal,mag,iodine,and alk when needed.
40g sump is good, but you want 1000gph+ going through it., if your using a 1200 gph overflow box. I use a 10g sump on my 55g with 350gph overflow...
yea if you can save up more money for a better fixture then do that. if not you know your options.
thanks everyone! the clown bounces back and forth between the toadstool and anthelia corals. both corals dont seem to care either.. im sure once the...
tank shots: xm 10k: Xm 10k image by MrsDoni on Photobucket xm 14k: Xm 14k image by toddrtrex on Photobucket xm 20k: Xm 20k image by...
you can use any mogul bulb style reflector you want. 10k = white 14k = slight blue 20k = blue. i would stay away from the xm 14k though, par/growth...
no problem, heres some links. only test kit besides these you might want to have is magnesium. i use red sea myself. Aquarium Pharmaceuticals...
yes, had mine under pc bulbs. make sure there new bulbs and a good brand. 10k-14k is a good spectrum, UVL are good bulbs.
congrats then on your upcoming 1st year anniversary. i believe squamosa and derasa clams are the two lowest light demanding ones.
your not out of the woods just yet. Time will tell. algae (formula 2) helps there defenses, garlic is for appetite as well as something else.
you shouldnt add a clam for at least 10-12 months after starting tank. just fyi. also clams are not the easiest things to keep, they required calcium...
if moneys tight, goto petmountain and get a API reef master and saltwater test kits. you'll get both kits for like $45-50 shipped. i use them and...
great job, looks like that stand would support a small volkswagon! cant wait to see the tank and doors installed on it.
pretty much everything but most sps, clams, and anemones. unless you have a metal halide HQI light. all LPS, softies, and easy sps corals are ok. and...
turn over includes your return pump + power heads. so the sump counts too. I would personally do 1200gph overflow, 900-1000gph return pump, 30g sump,...
I would just do one 1200gph overflow box. and yes 5-10 sump turnover. and remaining will be from 2-4 powerheads. I have 57x in a 55g for sps corals....
tile clipper/cutters or dremel
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