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So here's the finished product, what do you guys think?? I give up on why this is sideways, i saved the a copy of the RAW file rotated on my computer, uploaded the rotated file onto photobucket (its oriented correctly on my photobucket) but for some reason when linked its oriented the way i...

Experiment over, reflectors bent closed is dimmer then left as they came from factory. Seems like the reflector was reflecting more light back at the lamp then down.

Sound like im just going to test it out =) The tank is a 90, coverage hasn't been an issue before, I've just noticed I had a lot of light that seemed to be hitting the wall above the top if the tank behind it, and also the floor in front of the tank. Ill see if I can see a difference when the...

The reflectors on my aquarium look like the reef optix (that style). The question I have is due to space in my canopy. Will it have any adverse affects if I bend (close the spread) on them. Will this just direct more light down over a smaller area? Or will it actually reduce the amount t of...

When i first set up the 90, the algae was due to neglect when the 29 was set up in the garage for about 6 months.... This one still had algae issues, also had 14k lighting on tank. Tank has now had 20k lighting over it for about 6 months, this is prior to my escapades moving rocks last night...

I'm thinking the remote option would be your best bet. If you have a cabinet or something you can set up next to the tank you could put it inside there. There's always the whats on the other side of the wall option? If its a garage that's a good solution for you =) If i could plump my sump to a...

Nope, i have just been siphoning it out little by little with water changes. Last night i just started getting the sand that was under the rocks so i pulled about 1/3 of them out into a bucket, siphoned the sand, then dropped them back in (probably about 30 minutes). My sandbed is only about an...

Ok, little update for you. Did another 10 gallon water change last night and pulled out about half the rock to remove the sand that was under it. Sand was super packed and when siphoned out everything through the tube was black. I will try to get some pictures up tonight, about half the tank is...

It really shouldn't cost you much at all =) You have the tank and equipment still, purchased new lights already, and your live rock is already there. Sounds like all you need is to mix up some salt water and you're good to go =) It will be a little while before you can add anything since the...

I also have the 160 cone, its on my 90 with a 30 gallon sump. Seems to work really well. Skimmy had mentioned that either one would be good for my application. I think the cone is just a newer design and allegedly can handle a little bit higher bio load. The only reason i got the cone was...

Good news =)

Made 5 gallons of RO 3396+5 = 3401

I have been using instant ocean reef crystals for about a year. I've been happy with the results so far, before i was using regular instant ocean. I usually order it with a friend because you can get the box that makes 200 gallons online for like $45 on sale, that deal is usually free shipping...

Crap! I have to find a before picture, ill take an after picture tomorrow after work, not quite all of the sand is out yet though.

Glad you are feeling fine currently. Hopefully the bleach took care of it if there was anything on you.

Are you feeling ok??

For an RO system i purchased more on price than anything. As long as it has a quality membrane and quality filters. There really isn't a whole lot of technology built into it. Steel plate, holders for the filters, and some platic tubing =). Personally i wouldn't spend a bunch of money on it. I...

Black sounds like it would be the way to go, especially if it kind of helps things stand out more. I'll keep that in mind if i ever end up doing something like that on the bottom. I would assume you need to silicone all of the edges of the star board to seal it? That's a good idea to keep the...

Hah, sounds like a treat for the crab.

I purchased mine from Bulk Reef Supply. I did the "build your own" option which worked out really well for me. They also have pre-built setups. I did just the RO, no DI since the water quality is already so good where i am. Mine is a 4 stage, I think. First stage is 5 micron sediment filter...