Recent content by kev651

Well I am leaving for a cruise here in 5 days and I need to find an auto top-off system that costs around $50-$75. I have a 5-gallon bucket and just need water pumped into sump. Does anyone know of any good ones?

Thanks to everyone for answering all my NOOB questions! Here is what I am looking for now. I am going to get some circulation pumps however I hate how big and bulky they look in the tank. Does anyone know of any that would be considered "Low Profile"? How many GPH will I need for a 72G Reef Setup?

Still working on building my tank and looking around the internet for all the information that I can learn; however, I cant seem to find any guides on feeding fish and what types are best. Could somebody write me some guidelines for feeding fish?

OK so I want to buy this RO/DI system. However, the only problem that I am going to have is with chloromines. With living in Houston (4th largest city in U.S.) they definantly use chloromines. If i run water through this RO/DI system, will it be okay to mix with salt and put in the tank? Will...

Currently I am still buying parts to build my 1st saltwater tank and i have a bad feeling about algae..its a 72G bowfront and am planning a reef system

I am looking into buying a GFO reactor after learing how important it is to keep phosphates down to stop algae growth. After looking at the reactor..where do I install this thing...does it get plumbed inline with the return pump or??? I have an RS-100 Sump and I will include pictures of my...

sounds like a good idea... surprisingly I'm really not getting to many bubbles..so when i buy my skimmer and it doesnt have a pump then I can connect it there?

I got a Mag #5 for my 72G tank and got the ball valve installed...When the water flows from the overflow into the sump to the sock it is realllllly loud...is there some kind of silencer that someone has found or maybe run a PVC pipe down into the water? Also on that pump there is a clear line...

Ok so I went ahead and got some clamps for the fittings...I got a Mag #5 for my 72G tank and got the ball valve installed...When the water flows from the overflow into the sump to the sock it is realllllly loud...is there some kind of silencer that someone has found? Also on that pump there is a...

It feels as if the hose wants to fall off the bulkhead on the tank...how did you secure it?

As seen in the picture....I dont trust the plastic hose. Can I just use PVC pipe fittings to screw onto the bulkheads or has anyone done this?

Well my LFS will give me a good deal on these but I wanted to ask you guys before I go off and buy these. Take a look... Fluval Marine and Reef LED Strip Light - 48 in. - 46W

Sounds good....I found some more lights and see which ones are better between the two....I have to be thinking about money too.... BeamsWork HI LUMEN LED Light Fixture Quad 1W 48" (TR) Or.... Odyssea T5 Aquarium Lighting

I definantly want to raise softies and some LPS corals. I am going to wait on SPS corals until I get a lot more expirence. Can I find a ball valve especially made for aquariums or could I find one at my local hardware store?

So would that be good start up equipment for a beginner like me or would you use something different? Should I use a sump or a refugium?