Recent content by Johnny Reef

I currently have a regular 60 gallon tank. I need to get some powerheads or water pumps for it. I was wondering where would be the best place in the tank to place the waterheads. I plan on getting 2 Hagen 802 (400 gph each pump). Is this enough water movemement? Also, where should I place them...

thanks for the clarification. I appreciate it very much. I guess I will use my large water pumps instead of the powerheads.

What does this sentence mean? Sorry, I'm a newbie... "closed loops?" "SCWD's?" thanks for the great recomeendations. keep them coming!

Wow, those are some pretty expensive equipment you recommended!! My tank dimensions are: 48L X 17H X 15W I plan to keep several groups of xenia. A pair of percula clownfish. Some different types of shrimps. Mandarin Goby. I have some used Water pumps (via aqua) that pumps from 700-1100 gph...

Hi guys, I am in the process of ordering things for my first reef. I am interested in purchasing the "Maxi-Fet Natural Wavemaker System" which is composed of 3 powerheads and a wavemaker/timer. My tank is a 60 gallon tank, with a minimum of 60 pounds of live rocks. What system would you...

I thank you all so much for all your help. This forum is great. I will keep you guys updated on my tank and post pics! :)

So when I bring home the live rocks, whether they be uncured bulk from a box, or aged and cured in the LFS... I don't need to add any type of medication or prophylactic to kill off any harmful parasites? For example, when I bring home a box of bulk live rock, uncured, you suggest that I should...

When you say "use the PCs for actinic" do you mean I should replace the 2-65W 10000K bulbs for 2-65W actinic bulbs, thereby having 4-65W actinics (current compact set has 2-65W 10000K and 2-65W actinics). That will make the water so BLUE!

thanks for the quick and informative response SnowManSnow! :) 2 questions for you: 1) for lighting, I currently have a Coralife Aqualight Compact fluorescent. 48" set. 250 watts total. 2-65W 10000K 2-65W Acticinic. Is this enough for my reef? I was hoping I wouldn't have to upgrade. I plan to...

Hi guys, I am new to saltwater tanks. I have a 60 gallon tank and will be purchasing 100 lbs+ of live rock later this week. My question is: 1)if I buy the live rock in bulk, packed cardboard boxes at the shop, how would I prepare them for the tank? I am referring to in terms of cleaning...

Hey guys, I am in the process of buying all my necessary equipment for setting up a Reef. These are my plans for the reef: 60 gallon glass tank 4 powerheads: 2 at midlevel for the live rocks, 2 at surface level for wave making 100-110 pounds of live rock a pair of Percula clownfish, some Yellow...