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Mark, Thanks for your input on the alkaline level. I have adjusted it again. We will see if it holds. I don't that see or expect any coralline algae yet. The tank is very interesting! The algae is growing fast. It is going through different phases with slightly different colors. I have...

Anyone have any experience with Macro Algae dominated tanks? Tank plan: 220 gallon tank No sump, no skimmer Dead, eventually live, coral rock and sand Lots of macro algae Soft Coral Inverts and pods A few small fish I expect to do a lot of pruning...

I will let you know how the vendors work out.

I thought I already answered this... Ugh! I am somewhat lost on forums... Well thank you all for your replies. I have seen the macro algae sources you mentioned online. I just placed an order with Gulf Coast Ecosystems and with Aquarium Creations (formally Aquacon) because they had...

I get confused on forums... and elsewhere... I guess I am responding to everyone previously. Yes the stand is made of recycled plutonium. (Purchased on Soviet Ebay) Actually it is cinder blocks for the legs ( with an added beam and footing under the floor) The top cross piece is made of two...

I think I need a consult... It would be nice if someone that lived in my area could maybe come over some weekend and look over things, see if I am using the test kits correctly, help me figure out how to do dosing etc. I don't want to do something wrong at this point and mess things up. I don't...

The Advanced Aquarists article on Tuxedo Urchins says that they don't harm acrylic tanks. That's why I was checking. I for sure believe you guys. I guess urchins are out for my tank. Another minus for acrylic tanks. I like acrylic tanks because I can't break them, can easily drill them...

Hi, Does anyone have any personnel experience with Tuxedo Urchins in acrylic tanks? Thanks!

@aqua-nut John, I am still trying to figure out the PM to individuals thing... I tried to PM to myself as a test but it didn't work. If you use PMs does the message go just to that person? Can you PM to several people maybe with commas in between? If you start a PM does it go to the end of...

@jim123 test message Nice seeing you at the tank tour! Just trying this out

Hi; This question is for aqua-nut (John); Any other comments are welcome! I have read the BA overflow tread at Reef Central several times. The only part I don't quite get is the airline on top of one of the siphons. I understand how it works but I can't my mind around how it works...

I'm just starting. I have a tank, but no salt water yet. Still planning. I like your tank, it is so colorful, with so much variety. Terrific! I don't actually think you could do much of a temperate tank, could you? I think all the plants and animals on the Calif coast are protected...

Does anyone have LED lights that they like. Can you recommend a manufacturer? I copied this from my Welcome thread. All comments are welcome. I do need some help setting up my tank. How about if I make a proposed setup and then people can comment on it and point out any problems...

Hey Mark; Thanks for your comments. It is a little hard for me to talk about overflow designs in this forum. I need to sit down with a pad of paper. Maybe I will see you at the next meeting or the tank tour? I am trying to move this thread over to my tank journal and have everything...

Hi Mark; With regard to a removable overflow box that slips into bulkheads in the back of the aquarium, I also thought about this idea. My concern was that if the slip PVC to bulkhead connection came loose then it would flood the sump. Also if the connection leaked even a very...

I do need some help setting up my tank. How about if I make a proposed setup and then people can comment on it and point out any problems? Here it is; 1) Tank; 220gallon TruVu acrylic tank 84" length x 20" front to back x 30" high 2) Tank contents; Low...

Thanks for your comments! I don't think I can use a coast to coast. I have an acrylic tank with Eurobracing, which amounts to a 5" lip all around the top of the tank. (There is actually two top cutouts with a brace in the center.) This is a TruVu acrylic tank. If I did a coast to...

Hi John, Dude, that overflow is perfect! (However, my garage is messier than yours...) Even though I have read a lot on the web, at this point, I am still endless questions. I don't know where to start in putting a system together. At least, at this point, I know my tank size...

I'm just starting in this hobby. My tank is still in the planning stage. Having said that, I have looked at a lot of tanks online. Your tank really looks great! Very clean equipment setup. Very nice "reefscape" in the tank. This tank looks great and should be amazing as it...

Hi again; I am not planning to try the "Zero Maintenance Tank". Too many things about it make me nervous. On another topic; Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) or even Blue Chromis (Chromis atripectoralis) are beautiful fish. I only have info from the web. There are many...