Drew

Welcome.

Dump the bio balls before you do anything else. Use liverock instead.

Also if your goal is to have a clam, you need an really established tank first, at least thats what I've been told.

Looking for a 33L.

If there is a chance of getting higher Nitrates thats enough not to do it.

Yes it fits like a glove... just what i wanted!

It was hard getting the pump, insump skimmer, and float valve in place. But its working great. Power was out the other day and the sump was just tall enough to hold all the water without having to drill a whole in the return.

Thanks again Wanareef. This sump is much nicer than any store bought one. It looks like you spent alot of time making sure the edges where perfect and i really appreciate it.

Would it be a good thing to add crushed coral to a sump? I got a few pounds left... trying to find a use for it.

I would love another reefer to stop by. Not many eugene guys come this way that often.

Well Im getting T5 36" lighting with themoonlight leds so I think coral wise I will be limited to softies I think?

I have this light (just replaced with MH though) and i grew everything. the hard type of corals (SPS) didn't grow super fast compared to my new lights, but they still grew and did just fine. Also my anonmes never needed hand feed and they more than tripped in size the first year i had them.

I actually plan on using it again in a future garage frag tank.

p.s. 36" fixture uses 39W bulbs x 4.

littlenano, just noticed your from CG. Hit me up sometime if you want to come over and check out my setup

Thanks for the info... i really want one now!

Any chance of getting some better pictures of the model?

Dam seeing those pictures makes me kick myself in the butt i didnt come down yesterday!

I want the 3/4" Sea swirl but wont have the money tell next month (maybe next week of my client pays up).

What size tank?

Going on four hours here.! Still no idea on when power is coming on. Power companies phone line has been busy can't get through :(

I may need to pickup some battery backups in the near future for this kind of thing (even though its rare).

I love my hammer. It goes super fast and i love the look of it. Just don't put it close to anything. I have seen it stretch out a few tentacles around 4" before so they need the room. They sting the crap out of me... i have to be really careful when moving mine.

Ive always use the common sense that if they are known to sting, they can kill others.

As for a guide, best thing to do is research each coral you have and find out if they sting, release toxins, friendly/not friend, etc.

Not sure if there is a single guide that will tell you everything your looking for.

Power is out at my place also. I was about 30min away at the LFS and mother-in-law gave us a call to check on us... thats when i found out power was out and raced back to get home!

I just hooked up a cheap but quick light in my sump. The second i heard about power out i knew that thing was not high enough in the sump and was probably below the water. Luckly i got home in time to disconnect it. On the up side, i have not tested to see if my sump can handle the extra water. it stopped about 1-2" from the top. Perfect!

best auto feeder is a neighbor

Ive heard many bad stories when people leaving for vacations. Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

But, i dont know of any brands for auto feeders. Cant help there sorry.

I'm in town today (Eugene/Springfield/Cottage Grove) area. If you got some stuff to sell like maybe a blue tang or some corals send me a PM. I would love to stop by and check it out

I'm also looking for a cheap tank for a garage tank. Maybe a 33l or a similar frag tank.

I would love to stop by. Im in town today

wow i really appreciate all the info... i may give one a try soon!!

Just in time! I was thinking to myself no more than 10min ago going to Walmart and getting some material to make a filter sock. Having to pay $15 at a LFS for a sock is out of the question.

I really cant wait for the DIY thread. I want to make one of these and have no idea how!! I really want to make some LED lights for some upcoming garage tanks

what chat?

oh geez

I feel sorry for the people living in the zone.

as a side note, now i wonder what gas prices are going to be like tomorrow :(

[language filter] Garret your really making me want to make a drive up there.... one of these weekends!