Recent content by rickh

What do you consider to be the best powerhead?? I have used Aquiclear 70s and the Maxi-jet 1200. The Aquiclear is a little more expensive but pumps more water. The Maxi-jet maybe a little better built. Thanks R

ChrisRD, Thanks for the information. I also love the link to the "information disclaimer". There is a lot of 3rd hand info freely dispensed in INTERNET forums. Rick

Thanks so much for all the great info. I actually have a friend who might be interested in buying the 130 watt PC light--it just depends how much I want to lose. Has anyone tried the 130 watt PC combo MH light?? It looks good, but it's about $370!! I don't think my wife would go for a MH...

Thanks for your help. I currently have 29 gallon with 3-4" of sand so the 130 watt PC is not too far from the substrate. It has a 15 gallon sump with the skimmer, etc. The only non-reef safe fish is a Flame Angel. He may go on vacation to a friends tank. Do you think a ~10% or so weekly...

I have had FOWLR tanks with good results for several years. I have good filtration, lights, etc. So theoretically all I need to do is to get rid of the non-reef fish and add the coral. That's the information that 90% of the aquarium forums dispense. The remaining 10% tell horror stories of...

Nice tank. Is your tank an AGA 25 gallon? (24" x 12" x 20" tall) I have been looking at a 25 so I could run a DSB and not have to fill 1/3 the tank with sand. What are you using for filter and are you running a skimmer? R

How do you keep the LR from falling over?? I have built a support or PVC under the rock to support it on the sand bed. Has anyone else tried this? R