Recent content by rick

I spent many year, and still do to some extend, in engineering field dealing with temp controls. For what is worth - this is my set-up on my 80 gallon reef/fish tank with a 20 gallon refugum. I have two Rena Cal Top Light Exels; 300 W & 150W. The 300 W is located behind the overflow shield in...

Bobby - As you indicated and reading some of the threads, I am WAY over feeding my critters - I guess it is a newbie disease. I've been feeding twice a day - they are all going on a crash diet from today on. I really thought I read every thing on setting up a saltwater tank ........ this is...

Hi, Bifferwine - I read some threads in the Reef Talk - someone mentioned about some of the test kits are very unreliable. I did run out got another Nitrate kit from lfs, unfortunately it is the same brand Aq. Pharm. - different lot number, and the same results. My strip test kit shows...

JellyMan - I never did 50% water change since I set it up about 10 months ago ...... may not be a bad idea. Thanks.

I need to be more careful about feeding ....... Tanks has been running for about 10 months ...... As for Hipo Tang needing a larger tank - plan on setting up a 125 - 250 gallon at my office and move them when they get too large. Have the lights and some accessories but no time at the...

Last Friday water test showed a high Nitrate (160 - max on my test kit Aquarium Pharmaceutical, Inc.), slightly elevated Nitrite of 0.25, and high Phosphate of 5 (did not have a Phosphate reactor - added one on Sunday). Past 6 months, I have not had any problems (that I know of) with water -...

:question: I bought a refugium kit from Aquauniverse - 24x10x12" high glass tank, (2) pumps (about 800 gph each at 0 head), lights, protein skimmer, bioballs ......it is rate for a 150g. This refug will be stowed under a 80g, mostly reef tank. The system came with not much of instruction on...

Ok, now my orchid show nyc is over - back to fishes ......... I got 120 #s of HIROCK ..... but have not received my main tank, yet. My RODI filter is in and install that this weekend. Still need lots of work on contruction; tie-in the a/c lines, add more GFIs, wires, sheetrock, and trim work...

Thanks! I guess I overlooked those rocks. 90# should be ample enough for the base, and add some live rocks on top. What do you think of using a driftwood, real and composite cast? Dr. Fosters have some avail. - trying to keep the weight down if I can. I uploaded some photos finally...

How large should the base rocks be? HIROCK don't have any lareger sizes - or maybe I missed it. I would imagine flat and long would be a better choice to start the base formation. Has anyone used a drift wood on a reef tank? I finally uploaded some pix of my reef project. I guess I was...

Thanks to all replies - I went to HIROCK website, they have a 60 # box of 'large, plain' rocks for $68 and smaller sizes (golf ball to base ball sizes). I'm not sure if which would be more suitable for the base rock. I would think the larger would be better - if it is too large, I guess I...

Hell, to all - Living Reefs has been a great inspiration! My reef project started mainly because of your site - the moderator's DIY and comments are very informative, well written & researched (as far as I can tell), and great to read. Having said that, you are to blame for my crazy reef...