richie reef

I can be kind of obsessive when it comes down to taking care of my tank. I still need to get a better handle on my cleaning. I have been thinking getting some more clean-up crew. Probably do another order on Reefs2go. Having problems keeping my sand clean. It becomes all hard. I am guessing that is detrieus that is making it like that. Still haven't had any luck creating photo albums in my gallery to upload some of my pictures. What am I doing wrong? Keeps telling me that I am not allowed to post images in this category so there is no reason for you to create an album in it. Did manage to get signed up for the ARC. Guess I missed my first meeting which was last night. Too bad I've been working nights. Will try to make it for the next show! Looking forward to the discounts! Also, I have a few frags that I fragged a couple of weeks ago. I was thinking about trading for new stuff to add to my tank. Guess I should get some pics and post it in the forum!

I have a 40 gal reef tank with almost 20 gal sump and starting to introduce some of the harder corals to maintain. I am wanting to learm more from water chemistry and what kind of kits to monitor Calcium and I think hardness. I have just begun to learn these parameters and need to study how to maintain them and what are the better kits to use and to avoid to monitor them. Also, I was wanting to upload a picture of my tank but, it seems it will not let me create a new album due to: The following errors were found, please correct them: You are not allowed to post images in this category so there is no reason for you to create an album in it One more thing is that if you join ARC you get 10% off some of the local shops...if that is so please sign me up. I have purchase several items from River city. Thanks and Happy Reefing! Richard

I will stop at River City tomorrow for the order/purchase of the overflow supplies for my tank. I also checked out the 30 lbs free shipping. I think I might go with 30lbs from there and look maybe at some other vendors as well. I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket. Does anyone have any other suggestions for the live rock? Also, I am looking at purchasing a sump pump. I was looking at the Model 3 MAG Drive pump from Danny. I heard they are reliable pump and a good choice.

I am looking to setup a reef tank with a few fish. I looked at there website it look like orders over $100 is free ups shipping. Thats not too bad I assume it is $2.70 a pound. It looks like since I am off tomorrow I will be looking for a overflow kit. I am looking to setup a center overflow and take my tank to have drilled as well. I found a glass store to drill for $25 a hole. Does anyone know of a reliable source that would be less expensive? I found a glass company on 620. Also, any help with finding the overflow kit would be helpful. I wouldn't think there is too much to finding the appropriate one. I was planning a 1" overflow with a dual flow. Thanks again!

Hello all, I am new to the saltwater aquariums. I am setting up a 40gal tank that I am going to have drilled for an overflow setup with a sump and refugium. I am looking for suggestions for the best priced/quality live rock. I noticed if ordered online it will cost me a small fortune to have it shipped. I was thinking I will need about 80lbs of rock. I found 35lbs base fiji for like $69 and 45lbs of fiji for $89 but to have it shipped it cost $110. I am also looking at finding some sand. I have been told get a big bag of sand from River City and use that in my aquarium. Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts? I will also be looking for a lighting setup over the next few weeks. I have been looking toward a compact light. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thank you in advance for your help. Richard