Recent content by rudy1952

I had same problem. I have a self tap off filtered fresh water system. I finally used silicate filter and added a few crabs, diamond back gobies which filter the sand and snails. My problem has been solved. Good luck as in this hobby there is alway some new challenge.

awesome advise thanks........................rudy

stainless steel could also be alum still working on thickness and material bottom bracing will be to reinforce the corners. u top channel will be secured with silicone and the hood cover will overlap the outside of the glass..........rudy

I anchored a 2"x 2" x 1/8" ss angle 21"x59"x26"x42"x49" welded it close to form the bottom enclosure leaving 1" to enclose the sides on top of the 3/4"base. The side will be 30" high after the tank is assembled I will install a u shape ss 1"x 3/4"x1" to lock the sides together. I still am...

Thanks to all for warm welcome. Picking up glass this week, 3/4" plate glass base, 1/2" starphire sides cut at angles. I will post pics later as assembly takes shape. Advise to all out there, go to wholesale glass place to have job done on site. Glass estimates varied to as much as 4 times what...

hi out there, never had any exchange in the internet about saltwater. mostly self taught with the help from martin moe's marine bible and lots of dead fish. last nice tank was a built in 150 gal. now i am working on a new project that has been on my mind for the past 6 years. i am building a new...