Recent content by Mekinnik1

Hello, I've been out of the reef/fish hobby for about 2 years now and am going to start building a new tank starting from the ground up. I am looking for any books for a novice to intermediate maybe advanced reef keeper. I know how all the systems work, just looking to expand my knowledge and...

After reading all the posts on this subject I've noticed one thing you all are missing . If memory serves me correct depending on the age of your home the floor joists should be 12" on center not the normal 16". Another idea your could do is to put a piece of hardwood to act as a support floor...

thanx for the info.

What about A Gen-X MAK 4?

I am currently setting up a 72 gal. bowfront on the first floor of my home, I plan on setting up a 40 gal. refugium/sump in the basement I estimate the tank output to be about 16' from where I plan on putting the pump. I would like to know what type and size return pump I should use?? Also what...

Does anyone know of a good DIY hood for a 72 gal. Bowfront? I've looked in the DIY section and have not found any yet. I plan on putting in halides and PC's into the hood so it has to be tall. Any threads or websites would be helpful. Thank You

What are some of the Pros & Cons of a MH Standard Mogal bulb and a MH Double Ended Bulb (My ideas are in the 250 watt range)?

I've been in the hobby for about five years now and i've noticed alot more people search for this 'Southdown Sand'. I would like to know why is it so sought after, I have always used live sand purchased from my LFS.. Any insight would be helpful being I just moved from Southern California to...

YES. I paid about the same last year for mine.

I have a Remora Pro; Yes They are a little noisey at first but you get used to it fast. I have found that I you can house it in your hood you will almost not hear it at all at night when its totally quiet. I thought a few times that it had stopped running.. I would also recommend going with the...

I would like to build a 75 gal. 36"lx20"hx24"w, and would like to know if anyone knows where to buy cheap acrylic in the milwaukee area?? thank you