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I have dark blue, I like it because it looks like the endless sea beyond. I clean it once a week and just use Kent's acrylic scraper to clean...real easy!

I run it 24/7 as well. I use chempure and change it out every 4-5 months. It's all personal opinion, you will see some of the most crystal clear, stable, awesome tanks utilizing carbon.

Where did you'll get yours? I purchased some raised ones, Queen conchas and it doesn't do jack for my sand bed. Any pics of your sand bed, maybe they sent me the wrong ones,hmmm.

It stands for Oxidation Reduction Potential and generally should run on average between 300 - 400. I have a Neptune w/ the probes along w/ ph probe, if ORP drop drastically I know something is dying, decaying. If I had a choice between the 2 I would choose the ph probe. Also, I use ORP reading...

Thanks guys, the tank is 125g. SeaClear running 4x96 PC, Geo dual Ca++ reactor, UV, AquaC180, RedSea wavemaker, titanium heater, dual fan, with a Neptune controller.

Thanks goes out to all for sharing and inspiring me to have my own. All the great info. and links to has been utilized. http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?U ... 3443055503

I believe he mentioned the least expensive, why would you need MH for fish only? Let alone 400 watt?? You'll most likely need few fans or even a chiller. PC or VHO will do if you plan on fish only or even softies.

I second that. GSP was taking over after 11/2 year of intro. I had to take the base rock out which was difficult because well it was the base of 200 lbs. of live rock. It looked cool and would get many compliments but it really needs to be placed under control. My lfs failed to let me know but I...

Is the top open or close, do you have a canopy? Leave the top open if otherwise and/or place a small fan inside the canopy if you have one

reeflion, Any pics of? Thanks for the input Carl

Besides Durso, is there another standpipe design? My 2 overflows are 5 1/2 x 5 1/2, Durso does not fit. Any suggestions or link would be appreciated.

Thanks for all the comments, this is what I was looking for. Wolfman, Thanks for the compliment, it is the joy of gathering when he have one.

Anyone who has an underwater sink RO, you know the one that has a 3 gallon resevior. 1. Was is hard to DIY? 2. Is it sufficient enough ( 3gal/? ) 3. What would you do different? Anyone? I would like to make my reef a little more automated and would appreciate any ideas or suggestion. I'm not...

Who has successfully kept these and what is your secret? Carl http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/cmc5dc2001/v ... %26.view=t