Recent content by saintb

How often do you do partial water changes? And what percent? What additives do coral need and how often? Do most salt water fish need to be fed twice a day? Can some/most go a day or two without a feeding? I agree that reef tanks look the best. But, I hope to make this tank as self...

Cool. Here's what I bought. It all came together. It is all used (lovingly?) 150 gallon tank (72"LX18"WX28"H) (not drilled) Little Giant® 'Quarium Series pump 2-MDQX-SC (770 GPH) Sea Swirl Rotating Return Device (550 gph) 2 RIO 2100 powerheads (max 675gph) Amiracle wet/dry filter (sump) like...

I just bought a 125 gallon used tank. It had been a reef tank, and more recently a fresh water tank. It came with a bunch of stuff, but not a complete set, so I'm sure which way to go. I am planning on building into a new dividing wall (which has many additional concerns), but I'm not sure...

thanks for the pic, Iceman. You're right, the glass in my tank looks tolerable with water in it. The scratches are visible (especially from the scratched side), but it will not be the focus point once there are cool fish inside. And like newly scuffed sneakers I can now relax and not worry...

Tremendous. Thanks for the advice. I am a bit neurotic (sp?). I will fill it tonight. Fingers crossed. -saintb

Hey all, I just bought a used 6 ft long 150 gallon fish tank (w/ wet/dry filter, pump, lights, etc). I was planning on building it into a new partician in my basement to house it. I was quite excited to find one of this size in my area (for the right price). FYI I'm a saltwater/reef newbie...

Hey all, I just bought a used 6 ft long 150 gallon fish tank (w/ wet/dry filter, pump, lights, etc). I was planning on building it into a new partician in my basement to house it. I was quite excited to find one of this size in my area (for the right price). FYI I'm a saltwater/reef...