Daniel

I guess it's just us?

I'll spend ~$150 before the discount.

Are we anywhere close to the 10% discount?

I believe you, I really do. Do you not run any other non-return circulation pumps in your display? My alternative is to create a surge device, but I'm constrained on where I can place an overhead tank.

I'll take the RIO 3100-- when can you come by the Aquadome?

Gosh, you're seriously tempting me...

PM Sent.

Also, warmer water mixes better than cold water-- might be a good idea to put in a small heater as well before adding the water to the tank to avoid shocking your livestock.

Is duct tape safe in the aquarium?

From what I've heard, people using limestone sometimes have a difficult time maintaining correct pH in their tank. I think your best bet is to buy some dry base rock and add some live rock to seed the rest. In my opinion, the shapes, porosity, and look of "holey rock" does not compare to the stuff you find in the ocean. Making your own base rock is very cheap and easy, but can be time consuming (may take as much as two months to fully cure the rock before adding to your aquarium). People often post live rock for as little as $2/lb in the For Sale forum. The vast majority of successful marine aquariums depend on large amounts of biological filtration. It would be unwise to skimp on such an elementary thing. Nothing beats good, porous live rock that's loaded with bacteria-- your corals, fish, and wife will thank you.

I need a bigger house and a bigger tank... and a cooler controller, among other things.

That seems perfect for Mg. Are you sure it's not just your eyes?

Just thought I'd share with those of you looking into getting an Aquarium Controller/timer, that the RKL is going on sale for only $99 (normally $149). It can be upgradeable to the ReefKeeper elite if you're concerned with upgradeability. I have an AquaController from Neptune Systems, but I wouldn't mind having a ReefKeeper instead. Just something to consider (read: spend your money on)! http://www.reefbuilders.com/2009/06/03/digital-aquatics-reef-keeper-lite-sale-99/

Mark, my guess is that you have either too much iron or too much magnesium. More likely, it's the Mg that'll be high. Do you have any normally green sps? What do they look like? Are they too dark, or just right?

Sometimes I wish Vivid was here in Austin... then again, we'd have to pay taxes.

Okie dokie.

Mark-- Could you have Vivid hold a Green Wrasse for me?

Glad it wasn't worse than that! Regular water changes with RO/DI water are great at 1) removing pollutants and 2) replenishing stable parameters

I'll spend about ~60-85. Thanks for setting this up again However, if we manage to get the 10% discount, I'll probably place an order closer to ~145

Sold.

I'll head over soon. Any word yet on the double charges?

Were there only 3 orders placed?

They never called to confirm my order...

Ah, crap, I meant to ask if you were sealing the inside of the STAND!

Won't it be a pain to stick your hand into a tank that deep? I like to fiddle, personally.