Enigma13

I have a Euroreef 6-2+ for sale that has been doing a great job on my 144 reef for several years. PM if you are interested. I have it posted in my hardware thread as I am parting out the entire setup.

I have a lot of Yellow Fiji Leather, including a 2" piece that needs to go and maybe could even work out something on a bigger piece. Let me take some pics tonight and send to you to see what you think. Since you are in S. Austin, if you are interested maybe you can just come by and decide what you want.

I was happy to help and just glad that our community will have you back. I really like the aquascaping and wouldn't do anything differently with it as I look at it now. I can not see really well from the pics, but one mistake I made in my FOWLR was having the rock too close to the side glass that made cleaning the glass difficult. As long as you can magnet and scrape easy enough I like the way it looks. One suggestion I have, that probably fits into the category of either: (1) I should have said it sooner; or (2) you already decided it is not an option; is the location of the chiller. I have my chiller for the reef tank in the tank room similar to how yours is currently positioned. It draws constant complaints from my wife for adding heat to the room when it is running. It looks like you have easy access outside from the tank location and it might be worth plumbing through to keep it outside. For my FOWLR the chiller is in the garage and that has added to household accord. Can't wait to see the setup in person as you start stocking the tank. Talk to you soon.

I like the revised aquascaping. Having it clear out in the middle makes it look more natural to me and provides variation. Can't wait to see it once you start putting some corals in there.

Welcome back. Keep us updated as you put the system together.

I would recommend an Eheim 1260. Sometimes hard to find people selling them, but they are quiet and reliable.

I use Little Fishies PhosBan. Change it approximately every three months.

Do you have a pH controller? You do not absolutely need one, but it makes it easier. Also do you have a CO2 regulator? You will need one of those.

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Aaron, I have some. Will trade for a frag of some acro that you have. I have a nice frag mounted on a disc that is about 3" high and about 2" wide, with three main branches and buds of about ten branches. I will get a pic sometime tonight it you like.

I will take the large blowpop rock pictured. Might grab a few others when I am there. Give me a call 925-3574 to set up a time that I can come over. Jason

This is true. I know that Geo and Schuran reactors can use the large media. Do not know what others are compatible (I have a Geo). Some like Koralin, etc. can only use the smaller media like A.R.M.

If you move to a slightly lower light area seeing the demarcation line should be easier.

If semperfimarine1 does not take the cleaner shrimp I will take him.

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How is he doing? Is he taking out the hair algae as hoped?

If you want to see some in person, RCA had a number in stock last weekend when I was there.

Diversity is definitely the best. I use some of basically all of the above. Here are my favorites and the strengths and weaknesses of some. Sand sifting: Sand Sifting starfish: Seems to work well, but has his favorite areas he works constantly and doesn't really get to other areas of the reef. Nassarius: Work great. Seems to diminish over time. Fighting Conch: Don't know how much they add. Golden Head Sleeper Goby: Best purchase I ever made. Keeps sand bed white and is a ton of fun to watch. One drawback he will get sand on anything low in the tank and can even bury small items on the sandbed. Rocks and Glass: Nerites: My favorite. Seem to eat algae well and do not knock thing over. Ceriths: Seems to do well both at sand sifting and rock/glass cleaning. However, they tend to be popular shells for the hermit crabs. Turbo snails: Nothing eats the algae better or bulldozes corals more. A catch-22. Tuxedo Urchin: Eats a lot of algae. Negative: May eat coraline algae too. Blue Linkia Starfish: Looks cool. Do not know what he eats, but has been grazing the rocks of my tank for 2 years now for something. Top Crown snails: Pretty red/white shells, eat great. Get knocked over and eaten by crabs easily. Hermits: Scarlets seem to be good, but expensive. Blue claws are cheap, but tend to be predators as they get larger. Emerald Crabs: Wonderful algae eaters. No drawbacks I have found.

I have a Geo 618, which is a Schuren type reactor. Did a lot of research before deciding on which reactor to buy and I have no regrets. It is controlled by my ACJr. After struggling to supplement enough to keep up with alk, Ca, and Mg it is a big relief to now easily have everything in the ideal ranges. Took about a month of operation to get everything balanced out, but it is cake now. I would highly recommend.

To be honest I am not quite sure. I purchased the whole system as a package and did not inquire about the age of individual components.

I have an extra Pan World 100 PX-X pump. Got it as part of my 240 FOWLR system, but do not need it with the new plumbing setup. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idP...1145~tab~0.html $100 o.b.o.

I have used a number of heaters: AP Rena Cal Top Light, Jager, Via Aqua, Stealth, and Aqua Medic Titanium w/ controller (this would not be a real choice for a smaller tank like yours). Similar to 'Donkey I have heard complaints about Stealth, but they work best for me. I like that they are shatter proof and mine have kept a stable temperature for over 18 months. I would recommend.

Do you still have this fixture? I am interested in using for a refugium.

I have the Current 1/4 in-line on my 144 reef. Works great to keep temp at 78 or 79 depending on the season. I have had it for two years with no problems. I would definitely recommend.

My solorenis was my favorite fish for about a year and a half until he managed to commit suicide on Christmas day. I am thinking about getting another one soon. Congrats with yours. I know you will really enjoy it.