Recent content by luca61

Yes, I realize that... :) Unfortunately, I'm afraid it's just a matter of time before I jump in. :wink: I can't even decide on the tank's size, perhaps I should go with something smaller than a 120g. Luca

Yeah I've been keeping an eye on craiglist and such like, and I'm not afraid to try my hand at plumbing. $350 buys you a lot of elbows and valves at HD. :) The $133 was actually 'advanced reef test kit package: pH, Alk, Ca, Mg, Nitrate', thanks for pointing that out. I think that almost...

Thanks Snowman and Mark for your replies. I guess starfire is off. :-) Still, LFS asks for $790 for a standard AGA with durso kits. And that wouldn't include any drilling for the CL, claming that that wouldn't be structurally sound on a standard tank. Makes sense? Cabinet: yes I could...

I asked one LFS to give an estimate on a 120g. I don't have any real experience to compare this, it does seem steep... I thought I could share it, and perhaps get some advice on how to get the best value. It's in Canadian dollars. - tank, 48x24x24, starfire front, 2 durso overflows, 5 CL...

Spot on advice, Lawdowg. 8O I was at the LFS yesterday, and the guy commented about anemone and SPS as possibly not the best tank mates (different preferred nutrient levels, Anemone potentially harming the corals). Not that it could be done, but it adds a level of complication. I guess I...

Thanks for the welcome part. I'm reading this 'don't be cheap' advice a lot, it must be true. :) I am figuring that, for a 120g, the damage it's somewhere around $4-5000, 'before' I start putting any livestock into the tank. :| As far as my livestock wishlist, not terribly original I'm...

This sounds like a good strategy. I'm not in a hurry, and from what I read you better not be in this hobby. :) The first step is actually rearranging some furniture in the house to free up a proper space for the tank. The second step would be trying to save enough cash... had no idea that...

I see. I guess that some more research is in order. I guess that the substrate plenums mentioned in the book fell out of fortune as well? Wow those are neat! May I ask what's the difference between the supersquirt and the 4 way, just capacity? I hear you. This won't be an issue for some...

Might be able to go bigger but you dont have to I would go external pump is you could OK. Closed loops, Tunze streams are really good and reports from the Vortechs are good Would 2 Tunze stream (6080?) work or you need more? I guess you need a controller too. Would a closed loop be...

Hi All, I am saltwater newbie. I have a large freshwater tank, but this would be my first time with sw, be gentle. :) I've been reading all I could on the subject (books, online), and I started browsing a few LFS... I think I'm narrowing down the kind of setup I'd like, but I do have a ton...