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My new 120 is finally coming to life. I would like to post some pics but I need a little help. The FAQ says I must use another site to upload the pics to. What are some good choices so that I don't wind up with a bunch of red x's where the pics are supposed to be? Thanks.

It seems to be extremely durable and bonds acrylic while filling gaps. I'm just wondering if it might leech toxic stuff into the water over time. Any insight out there?

I'm getting ready to buy some live rock in the next few weeks and I began seeing Walt Smiths name a lot. I read a lot on his website and I'm impressed with him as a businessman. If any of you know Walt Smith, how is he as a conservationist? All his systems and collection practices seem very...

I want to establish some sort of macro algae in my display tank that a kole tang will eventually want to graze on. I will also have a refugium with chaetomorpha, ulva, gracilaria, and possibly some type of caulerpa. I will use these to supplement the tangs diet, but I thought it would be neat...

I know there are some semi pro acrylic workers who hang out here, but I couldn't find any with my searches. I'm trying to get a sump/refugium built. I could probably do it myself, but I don't have a table saw, time, or desire to do it. Happily, I do have money and am willing to pay for...

I'm having a custom sump/refugium built to fit in the stand under my 120. The quote for the work is quite a bit higher than I was expecting and I wanted to see if others here concurred. Basically, it will be two acrylic tanks about 19" x 21" and about 16 inches deep. The refugium water will...

I've been planning this new tank for about 3 months and the aquarium got here today. Finally, I get to start implementing the plan. SOON I WILL CONTROL THE WORLD!! Wait......sorry I'm getting a little carried away :lol:

Does anyone have experience with this test? I just got a few Salifert tests: dKH came out at 9.7, Calcium at 350ppm, and nitrate virtually undetectable. My question is on the Organic test. You are supposed to keep adding reagent #2 one drop at a time until the sample turns pale yellow. The...

I woke this morning to find one of my percula clownfish laying on the carpet in front of my tank. He was almost completely dry and curled up. I put him in the refugium and gently moved him back and forth. After a few minutes he began moving one fin, then another. After about 5 minutes, he...

www.usplastic.com has a tremendous selection of containers, boxes, water storage vessels, etc. They also sell sheet acrylic in various thicknesses and sizes. FYI. :wink:

I would like to minimize noise and heat in my planned 120 tank. Is there any reason I couldn't run the skimmer from midnight to noon while the lights are off?

I'm planning a new aquarium. It will be an All Glass or Oceanic 90 or 120. I would like to keep SPS, Clams, a few fish and other inverts, normal cleanup snails etc, some softies ( like star polyps, etc.). I plan on using two Double ended 250w pendants hanging over the tank and a refugium/sump...

I want to hang a 150 Giesemann HQI light over this bowfront, but it has a very wide center brace that I think would block too much light. I am thinking about cutting the center brace and siliconing in a piece of glass as a replacement. Any thoughts? Warnings? Ideas? My other thought was to...

As part of my planning for a new 155 bowfront, I am trying to decide whether to use pc, vho, or regular flourescent as my supplemental lighting. I plan on have 3x250 HQI DE bulbs and I want the actinic to turn on 30 minutes before the other bulbs and 30 minutes longer to allow the tank a...

Are they quiet? Reliable? I am specifically considering the new model 2100. Any feedback is appreciated.

I have heard of fiber optic installations that use natural sunlight as the source for offices/homes etc. This would seem to be an excellent source of light in some parts of the country with no electrical cost. Obviously you would also need some supplemental artificial light source, but natural...