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Got the rocks in and soaking in fresh water for now. Most of these rocks I soaked in fresh water for a couple months and then let dry. How long should I let it sit in fresh water again before I add saltwater and start the cycling process? I plan on adding cleaned and dry sand and saltwater from...

Seen a few LED lights at HD and was wonderin if they are ok to use for a refugium. Whats the recommended lighting to grow chaeto?

Can the ushios be overdriven like the radium bulbs?

+1 on the Phoenix bulbs. Im considering those for my new tank. Jeremy, any idea how the 14k ushio look as far as color? whitish with a hint of blue or more crisp white? Sorry John, dont mean to jack your thread. :)

Looking good! Cant wait to see this beast up and running. Hows the tropic eden sand? Looks like you had very minimal cloudiness. Did you rinse it first prior to putting in the tank?

Jim, I'll be using dimmable lumatek ballast with wither radiums or phoenix bulbs. Still undecided on the bulbs though. I'm current;y running radiums with no supplements and my coral growth is pretty slow. Looking for something to get good growth but dont want the yellow look. Im thinking of...

We have a gate with a lock also for the side door but the fams very paranoid about leaving anything open when no one is around. All I know is when the garage door and side door is both open we have a very nice breeze in there.

Charles, that looks like something I would do but I dont think cutting holes on the garage door would be an option. Looks pretty slick tho. Will for sure keep it in mind. Charlie, That sounds like something I was thinking of doing. I thought about an exhaust that vented the storage area and...

This is going to be an awesome tank. Very nice tropical touch with the palm trees!

Dang, blocked here at work! I'll check it out when i get home. Thanks for the link Charles.

Dang, blocked here at work! I'll check it out when i get home. Thanks for the link Charles.

Can anyone suggest a cost effective way that I can vent out the garage during the day? Just realized when the contractor sealed the top portion of the garage for a stoarage area, they did not add some type of venting system. past couple days has been very HOT in there. It is going to be the home...

Got my pendants hung today and started on the baffles for the sump. Hopefully I can get the rest of the baffles on tommorow. I used weldon 16 attach and will use ge silicone 1 for extra hold since i have some on hand. Couple quick update shots with the lights up. .

Thank you guys, I used a nail and a hammer to make a dimple and then drilled. worked like a charm. But you weren't kidding John...it was a PITA! Took multiple hits before I was able to make a dimple. I never realized how strong that stuff is. Got updated pics in my tank journal.

How big is the tank and how bad/deep are the scratches? If fine scratches it can be buffed out with Novus that is sold at Tap plastics. Used it on a couple aquariums in the past. I forget which one i used but it goes from novus 1-3. As con mentioned, a buffer will make it so much easier.

Tried drilling the conduit yesterday to hang my pendants but the damn drill just keeps slipping to the side. Whats the best way to do this and what kind of drill bit is best?

The heating and cooling will for sure weaken the plastic over time but nothing to really worry about. I had the center brace break on my currently running tank 2 years ago only because I set my spider reflector directly on top of the tank. (stupid i know, I didnnt have my canopy done in time.)...

Nice, I also need 2 mp40w es and a return pump.....whats your lay away plan? LMAO! :D

Thats what that thing looked like! Plankton! LMAO!

I noticed it comes with a 4 outlet unit. If I needed extra outlet is there a way to add another 4? BTW, any rods food come in yet? :)