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    Durso Standpipes

    Hi All, I was given a 90 gallon AGA and stand and am looking into cleaning it up and using it as my larger tank. This had two corner overflows with 1" drains and 3/4" returns. I want to buy the durso standpipes so the tank will be quieter. I also need to know where to buy bulkheads and...
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    RODI Units

    I wouldn't mind having a RODI unit for personal use, but I am not very handy when it comes to plumbing etc. and I have heard that there is a lot of waste water from these units. What do you guys recommend for a nice, low cost unit and what do you do with your wastewater? Thanks, BT
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    Water Containers

    Hi All, Wanted to know what kind of containers you use for your RODI water and saltwater for transport in the 5-10 gallon range and where you got them from. LFS wants $10 a piece for theirs and I think I can do better. Thanks, BT
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    Not Setting Up The 120G Afterall

    I am sad because I won't be setting up my 120G afterall. Lack of funds to do things the correct way have made me decide to get out of the hobby. Thanks everyone for the advice and help you have given me. ~BT
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    How Loud is my 120G Going to Be

    I had a neighbor tell me my 120G aquarium is going to be "loud as hell" and there is nothing I can do about it. Is this true? I mean how loud is loud and is it going to overtake all sound in the house? Thanks, BT
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    Dead Live Rock

    The girl I bought my 120G tank from gave me some old, dead live rock. It has stuff I want to wash out of it...can I just wash it out with a water hose and let it dry out? I will be using this in the 120 and allowing the 80 lbs of live rock from TBSW to seed it. Thanks, BT
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    ReefyCane = BuddaTurk

    Hi All, Just wanted to let everyone know that ReefyCane is BuddaTurk. I lost my password and didn't figure out what it was until last night and also didn't realize that I could reset it via my email. Anyways....just wanted to let you guys know. I will be going with BuddaTurk from now on...
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    Ordering New 65W CF Lights for Combo Fixture

    Hi All, I am ordering new lights for my 760W combo light I have for my 120G tank. I am getting two 250W DE Ushio 14K MH and for the 65W CFs I was thinking of either of these bulbs: The Current 22" SunPaq Dual Actinic 420/460nm 65W or the TheCurrent22" SmartPaq 10000ºK/Actinic 460nm 65W...
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    White "Dust" on My Live Rock and LocLine

    Hi All, I have this white dust that collects on my live rock, loc line return lines and I find it sometimes on my fish. It doesn't really bother me, I just want to know what it is...and is there something I can do to get rid of it. Also, should your water be crystal clear? I always seem to...
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    OK I need Plumbing Help Big Time...Well Help in General WIth Everything!

    OK Guys and Gals, I first want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the advice given so far. I got my 120G AGA and stand and am now in need of really detailed help. I think I have the ability to plumb this thing myself and I really want to since my LFS dropped a price tag of...
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    How many Koralias for my 120G?

    I am ordering some goodies for my 120G and I am trying to figure out how many/kind Koralias I need for my 120G reef tank. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, BT
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    New Bulbs

    The 760W light fixture I am getting has some cheap knock off Chinese lights and I want to replace these MH with either Hamilton or Ushio. Again, my LFS is trying to wring my wallet dry so I am looking for a good online vendor. Any help would be appreciated. Also, are Current USA CF lights...
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    Protein Skimmer

    OK, So should I get the Octopus NW or the ASM? Both will be in sump as I have 25" of height below my stand. What's the most reputable online dealer with reasonable prices? My LFS think Octopuses are pieces of crap and wants me to buy an ASM G3 for 299. Thanks, BT
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    Live Rock and Where to Buy

    OK, Ramping up to get my 120G tank on Saturday. I need to know how much rock to get and where to buy it from. My LFS wants $14.99 for lalo and $12.99 fiji. Maybe I could get some live rock and then some base rock and save a little? Links to sites are welcome! Thanks, BT
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    How Much Sand and Where to Buy

    OK, Ramping up to get my 120G tank on Saturday. I need to know how much sand to get and where to buy it from. My LFS wants $28.99 for just plain aragonite and $32.99 for live aragonite (20 lb bags). My idea is to order online to save some money and to buy 2/3 plain aragonite and 1/3...
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    Peppermint Shrimp, Cleaner Shrimp, and Fire Shrimp...Oh My!

    I just bought a fire shrimp to go along with my peppermint and cleaner. Pepperming seems to be fine, my cleaner isn't as active since I added the fire shrimp. Is he going to be ok? Thanks in advance. BT
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    Hi All

    Hi, I've been a lurker here and joined to get your opinion on some supplies I am going to need for a new (used) 120G I will soon be purchasing. The dimensions are 2' wide by 2' high by 4' long. It is drilled with a corner overflow and tt comes with a custom built stand. Also included is a...
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