Recent content by rotorh60

Wow, I thought I was outgrowing my 225 Reef, and already have my significant other talked into a 750 Reef. You are talking a 1G Freshwater rig. I already know the cost upgrade for a Reef setup in that size, and I know a Fresh in that size is next to nothing, compaired to a reef. So my...

I would venture to say it's a good deal. I picked up my 225 complete for 1,100. It sat in a garage under a tarp for 3 years. I had the entire thing re-sealed and drilled. Been running for over two years now, and it cost me 5,400 to turn it on. It is a reef system with closed loop...

Got a duel 400 watt pfo, and have not had a single problem with it. Burned 65k Iwasaki, 10K German and Coral Life, and a 12K. No problems what-so-ever for me. HTH

I have 640 watts of VHO, and 1200 watts Metal Halid in my top. I have 3 Radio Shack Fans for cooling. Top does not get hot, so if anyones canopy should catch fire, it would be mine first

okay, In order for myself, or anyone to help you out, you need to provide a little more information first. Tank specs, equipment you have, what corals you plan on keeping, specific setup you have in mind (DSB, plenum, skimerless, etc), lighting, electrical, cooling/heating (fans, chiller)...

I have actinic 03's on for 12 hours Actinic 03, and 50/50 for 10 hours 3 400 watt MH on for 6 1/2 hours Everything off at 10 pm So tank has dawn, early morning, mid-day, evening, dusk. Corals and fish know the routine, and I feed as soon as the MH's are off. If I am not home, they are all out...

reefnut, I saw that no one gave you an answer, so I will give it a try. Not knowing what you are going to grow, sps, lps, softies, etc, here is what I would do, and this is actually the setup that I currently have on my 225. 4 VHO's, on two 660 Ice Caps. 3 03's and one Actinic white. (or...

I use the K2R on my 225, and quite pleased with its performance. I also drip kalkwasser with my topoff water. I do it for two reasons. Helps prevent large ph drops over night (currently avg 8.1 night, 8.5 day), and it precipitates the phosphates that comes from the dissolved reactor media...

I agree. Post needs to be moved. Shame I do not need any live rock.

If this is your first experiance with salt, well then, try and heed what is posted here on this board, and other boards. It is your money You have a one in ten chance of getting a Powder Blue to live longer than six months in your tank. I am like you, that I want one. But I also know the...

I agree. Patience, patience, and more patience. Once the systen is up and running, just keep everything in balance. My tank/corals let me know when things go askew. Other than that, patience Other than that, just place the coral(s) in the tank, and if they are happy leave them alone, if...

1 Yellow Tang 1 Purple Tang 2 O. Clowns 1 Foxface 1 Flame Angle 1 Coral Beauty 1 Round Spotted Mandarin All this in a 225 reef. Never had any problems with any of these fish. I also keep nori 24/7 available for the tangs and foxface.

I am running two MAG 12's externaly, and after doing routine cleaning, one of them started leaking. After I changed the gasket on impeller cover, leak went away. HTH

I keep nori available 24/7 for my purple tang, yellow tang, and foxface. They will go through a clip full in a days time. Minor hassle, but they leave the corals alone, and they are fat and happy. I have never had a problem with dissolved organics, my skimmer does a good job.

sharkdude, Light Rail 3. I went with the 6fpm with smartbox. That's what will give you a 30 second delay at each end. HTH