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Go to glassholes.com they have the correct hole saw bits and an instructional video on how to do it. Make sure the glass is not tempered. Hope this helps

Great thread! Helped me make my decision. Tunze!!!

You really should take strgazr and angelo's advice... Cheato, LEDs has nothing to do with your problem. They are giving u good advice... Simply put - tap water + old bulbs = algea .

Did u add the water the shrimp came in from the lfs??? Something in the their water could cause it. If u notice when you put your hands in the tank the skimmer will fluctuate

Welcome! Take it slow, be patient, and do your homework! Read, read, read.... And then read some more. Checkout NewyorkSteelo on YouTube ... He has a lot of educational vids on reefing. Good luck don't get discouraged, its a bumpy road.

Petsmart has Carribsea live aragonite sand on sale for the best price I have ever seen. I recommend sugar fine grain size as the larger u go uneaten food and detritus will eventually work it's way into your sand bed and cause all kinds of problems. As for rock go to bulkreefsupply.com and get...

I agree with master swimmer. But you def have to find out what size drains you have. I believe a 1 inch can drain 600 gph. So dual 1 inch can drain 1200 gph max I'm almost sure. I think people usually shoot for 10 times turnover. Hope this helps

If you plan to heavily stock a tank, you would want a skimmer rated for about double the tank volume.

My boss looking for a set up that size might take the whole thing pm me your number and I'll give it to him

Trigger systems Bursa or Titan. Super high quality and a sicce pump. Currently running the Bursa on a 125 and it's a beast

Thanks for the help everyone

I want to drill my acrylic Trigger Systems sump for an external return pump. What is the correct hole saw bit to use on acrylic??? I do know the size I need just want to know what bit works best... Thanks in advance Steve