Recent content by qstorm

My biggest problem is reading too much and deciding what to buy. I don't want to buy something and then be told you should have gotten this. So with all my questions here and there, I am putting together a list of all that I think i need and post it and then have everyone critique it.

After viewing a few sites to purchase lighting, I came across a couple that actually carries the length of my tank. I was under the impression the longest they came was 48" and my tank is 60". So my question is will the 48" light be sufficient for my 60x18x24 (inches) Tank. This whole setup...

not necessarily in a canopy but under my bar counter top, which i would put fans and the front is open. Other than heat issues will it work for corals

Yote that fixture will not work because its not to be covered. Will this fixture work for my setup. T-5 HO Aquarium Lighting: Current Sundial T-5 Canopy Light Fixtures

I have 2 more questions. The ratio of pure water to drain water is 1:3. is that most efficient or there is something better. The picture I posted in the thread is actually a video, (did anyone watch)? The 5 & 6 stages system I am seeing says it comes with DI filters. In this video did he just...

Thank you everyone

Thanks for that great Idea. I don't think anyone would be sitting at that bar cause I wont put any bar stools there. But If I do decide to I will consider that.

I know reefing is expensive, but I $600 is steep. Is there anything less expensive that is just as efficient.

I am trying to find a system that will work for my 100gal tank. I have been reading and there a so many setups that I am getting confused as to what I need vs what I don't really need. I love automated and simplicity so if you can please help me out. I need a list of what I need for a setup. I...

What wattage do I need. How many bulbs will I need. Do you have any model number that I can just get. or any specs that is required for what I would like to do so I can research it. I would prefer one with auto timer settings. Also I like to do things once so something that I won't need to...

So this is where I am at. I have acquired an extra $600 from Texas holdem last night so I am ready to roll. :bounce: Lighting : The height between the hood and top of the tank is 5 1/4". Is this sufficient for a T5 lighting. I haven't decided on what lighting to get so any input is greatly...

Thats all I do all day read, read and more read.. hope my boss doesn't catch me...:^:

I never asked this question when I had first bought LR. They were taken out of an aquarium at the LFS and place in a box and given to me. Would those be cured or not. The clerk never said anything about cleaning them only to place them in the tank. I paid extra for those as suppose to the ones...

I see that Its not possible to accomplish my goals for that date. I have a few questions. What exactly is being accomplished during this cycling phase. How do you know when its ready. I am curious because when I first got my ph/nitrate kit and what levels I am looking for It took me about 5...

You are right about the space for the lighting, I will need more room from what I have been seeing on other setups. Has far as the support, The tank is sitting on 2x4 frame with heavy duty casters which is very sturdy. The plywood is just a removable frame around the tank. I have also had it...