tomanero

Always room for one more.

Welcome.

In regards to catching fish...

some of the LFS either sell or rent traps.

You put food in and wait...

I've heard varying opinions on how well these work.

(this coming from someone who basically dismantled a tank to catch a bi-color angel)

Lighting is also tank specific.

I went with 2-250W MH Lights on my 6' tank.

I didn't use a third since there's an 18" glass brace in the center of my tank so I figured why waste money when the penetration will be minimal through the brace. I used 4-36" PC's (I wouldn't suggest going with PC's but I had them already. Go with T5's or VHO's for actinics as suggested).

Since I'll have less light penetration in the center of the tank I'm going to arrange my livestock accordingly (have the less light demanding species in the center of the tank and the SPS's on the sides. I've also found it's harder to work inside the tank in the middle under a center brace.

There's my 2 cents worth.

Can you be a little more specific? LOL

Thanks

I'm going over this morning to check it out.

Could you use 2x4's under the bottom of the stand to help support the weight?

I have a 58g Oceanic setup if you'd like to check it out.

Just let me know.

Steve

Replied on MAAST but if read here first...

I'd like 100# of sand when available.

Thanks

Karen,

Could you give me the name on the bag.

I went there and didn't see the pulverized limestone.

Must have missed it.

By the way, I have buckets and a 32 gallon trash can you can borrow.

Let me know.

Where can you get pulverized limestone around here?

I went to Lowes (620/183) and HD (lakeline).

Neither had it.

Thanks, Andrew.

I plan to attend.

Looking forward to seeing your tank with occupants.

Karen,

If the rocks still available I'd be interested in splitting with you.

Just let me know. I'm in NW Austin.

Thanks,

Steve

512-461-3120

Just a few I had saved...

http://www.regal-plastics.com/austin.html

Regal Plastics for acrylic and Weld-On

http://www.hardwarestoreinc.com/

This is a local mom and pop hardware store (to which I have no affiliation)

but if it's beyond the realm of Lowes or HDepot you'll find it here in regards to plumbing supplies (all size hose, spaflex by the foot), nylon bolts, fittings, etc., etc.

It's a DIY'ers heaven. lol

http://coralreefbazaar.com/store.php

Another good local source for the "harder-to-find" items.

I'm sure you've found the local stores but I'll list two.

http://www.rivercityaquatics.com/

Great people.

Carlos and his staff are always there for you (buying or not).

(Where I come from it's called "doin da right ting") lol

http://www.kingfishaquarium.com/index.htm

An "up-and-commer"

The pics look fantastic.

Kudos to the cameraman and the subjects.

Gentlemen (and ladies if any of your tanks are included),

UNBELIEVEABLE tanks!!!

Beautiful.

Gives me a goal to strive for.

I hope I can make the next tour.

Thanks for sharing.

Our prayers go out to your families.

If you notice I left a hint of the "Magical Mystery Tour" in the corner scrolls.

If you stare at them long enough...

"Step right this way"

http://melevsreef.com/closedloop(old).html

Karen,

Check this out. A lot of good info on his site plus this link is for a closed loop on an undrilled tank.

I just setup a 110g and drilled it myself.

You can see in the pic the overflow going to the sump which is a hang-on, not drilled.

Other pics in my blog.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Basic black it is

Actually, was supposed to be burgundy, not coraline. lol

Thanks for the kind words.

Took a few pics of the stand tonight (finally done)

I cut out the middle dooer section and built this screen for the front.

There are dowels in the bottom of the screens frame so you just line em up with the holes in the stand, drop it in and the top catches with magnets.

Simple, but gives my bulky hands free access to the sump/fuge as well as a little more ventilation.

I uploaded pictures but no text. genius.

This is my new 110g

Specs are:

Circulation-

Closed loop powered by sequence Dart

return - 2- 3/4" lines running into two SQWD's with four lines out

Filtration-

55g Sump/Fuge

Terminator II Skimmer

Mag 5 return pump

Lighting-

2x250W SE MH w/10k XM bulbs

4x96W PC's for actinics (I know, but the PC's were "free" so don't go into the "T5, VHO" debate please)

Canopy and stand-

Made to order

Pics to follow

Thanks for looking and any input is appreciated (except for the PC's) lol

Hope to see you'se guys Sunday at River City

ok

just got back tuesday

if your trying to depress me... congradulations

I have one.

Give me a call if your still in need.

I'm in NW Austin.

Steve

461-3120

I have one with black trim if your still looking.

I'll be around today (Sunday) so just give me a call if interested.

I'm in NW Austin.

Steve

461-3120

As stated above...

I have a 55g. glass tank, 48x13x20, oak trim with back painted black, no scratches to trade for...

a 40g tank that holds water (can be scratched, glass or acrylic) but needs to be the same footprint as the 55 (48x13x16)

Thanks for looking,

Steve

Welcome Marc.

Excellent website. Very informative.

Have been there many times.

Keep up the great work.

Steve

Dave,

I'm sorry to hear that.

I feel for you. Had the same thing with my 110 glass.

Drilled it, painted it, bulheaded and ready to go.

Moved it inside the house and under the house lights saw it was scratched to (fill in your own explicative here)

Back to your tank.

I know little about acrylic tanks but what about getting a new front panel, cutting and welding it in.

Gentlemen ... is this possibe?

(I had looked into getting a glass panel and was going to replace it myself on my 110. Benswager Glass wanted $155 for the panel. I bought a used tank in perfect condition from Carlos at RC for a few bucks more so it wan't cost effective in my case.

But in your case...

I bought a 1/4" sheet of Acrylic from Regal to use for baffles. It was a less than $30 for a 72"x12" sheet so even if the sheet you need is $100 (1/2" thick) and we can weld it on properly (I have saws, sanders, etc) it's better than $1,300.

I'm going to check it out.

That's a great idea.

Love to see the pics.

What type of hose did you use?

What about using just a mini freezer?

Man, you got me thinking.