Recent content by Chris_150G

They closed? Dang. Its been about two years since Ive been there. I have been to Mystic Reef. For coral they are really great. Thats where I have gotten my best pieces. let the guy know its your first visit. He gave me a great deal on my first time because he wanted me to become a regular customer.

If you want to bring it down, I think the problem is the 10% water changes. Thats probably on the skimpy side for a new tank that is still in the works. I'd do a 20% and check your level then. But that is just my advice for someone starting out.There are so many variables when it comes to...

If I could start over right now I would either get staight LED or T5 with an LED supplement. The price on LEDs has come down and they are the money. Only LED and MH will give your tank a shimmering effect. Go on Youtube and look at different tanks to see the different set ups out there. If...

I got my 150g tank, canopy and stand from "Elliots for Pets" in Riverside several years ago. It was before they moved to their current location. When I ordered mine they were cheaper than most any other shop around and their supplier can customize the tank for you. For no extra charge I ordered...

Yeah I understand how long it takes to get everything together. I still dont have all the rock I want after several years.

And so a reef addiction begins.

The coolest thing about tap water, is using a garden hose when doing a water change. I used to do that. Simpler times. (sigh).

I would get a 600gph pump. It wont actually achieve 600gph, due to it having to overcome gravity as it pushes the water up the return line. If your pump is faster than your overflow, the sump will run dry. Some people will put a tee in the pumps return line with a ball valve to allow them to...

They're too agressive for any small free swimming fish I can think of. A bottom dwellar like a goby would probably do ok.

Why did you cycle it for over six months? Did you slip into a coma while you were cycling the tank?:D

The manual said alarms. So probably not.

They are unique and cool enough that I want one anyway. And they are said to be not as hazardous because they tend to not float around as much as others.

I ordered an RKL recently after doing a ton of research on the controllers. I wont get to try it till I get home in about a month but Im crazy excited about it. I like it because the software and controls seemed to be the most polished of the entry level controllers. There is another brand that...

Ive read that different species of Clowns prefer different Anemones. It relates to what they live with in the ocean. There are tons of compatibility charts and they do not all agree on everything. But if you look at several it might help you to make a match that has a greater chance of working...

Those are nice. Do you know which clownfish, if any, will pair up with it?