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I have heard of some people putting light diffuser down (eggcrate) on top of the tank and letting the coral get used to the light then take it off...
If you are a DIY'r then those are great prices.
+2 ;D
The LFS is only selling it at $1 per lb more. You can find it on ebay a heck of a lot cheaper. I believe you are confused with the term "live rock"....
Man that Ca test kit sound awful. I use Salifert now but when it is done I will be switching over to Elos because they have a easy test. I have...
Welcome to 3reef. Dont think the word "cheap" and "saltwater" go together very well...;D Glad you are researching and planning before you add...
Welcome to 3reef.
+2 on that
Then you have to watch what type of fish you buy because some are not reef safe. The six line wrasse you bought may starve to death in a new aquarium...
Welcome to 3reef. You need to decide what you want to do with the tank, if it's going to be a fish only or reef. That will lead you to what type fish...
I thought that was something that Robin Williams said on Mork & Mindy. [media] It gets warm I'm going to have to ride the scooter up that way and...
If you are cycling that tank I would shut your lights off too unless you want an algae farm.
Welcome to 3reef, glad to have you aboard. We will be waiting for those pics..;D
Are you going into the frag business...:o That will be bigger then 65% of the people tanks on 3reef..
Never said it was bad. I have never used one so I can't give you any advice. A skimmer is not something your should count pennies on. Just my $.02
Amen! ;D
No on the canister because they are a pain to keep clean. As for the skimmer...I have never used on of those but skimmers and lighting is one place...
With 80lb of rock you should be ok with bio-filtration in the tank. Plus you will be adding more water volume so you should see no problems.
Yea! I like the user name, Escape from NY was an awesome move. Welcome to 3reef! [IMG]
Welcome to 3reef, glad to have you aboard. We will wait on the pics...;) As for Purple up, as long as you keep your Ca, Mg, & ALK stable mother...
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