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Forum: Reef Fishes 01/05/2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,279
Posted By mattmck73
Anyone have any idea where one can purchase a...

Anyone have any idea where one can purchase a stigmata blenny online? Stunning fish!

Thanks for any help here. I looked in the usual places but no luck.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By mattmck73
Thanks for the feedback. My tank is up and...

Thanks for the feedback.

My tank is up and running and cycled. Parameters are solid

The inverts listed above are already residents and I just added the first fish, one of the false perculas,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By mattmck73
75 proposed stocklist (please comment!)

Looking for feedback on this possible stocklist for a 75g with 30g with fuge/sump 110 lbs. LR and 3.5 in aragonite DSB. This is a mixed reef tank with a large variety of corals.

Blue Hippo Tang -...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By mattmck73
Avi- You wouldn't happen to remember the...

Avi-

You wouldn't happen to remember the exact dimensions you gave the glazier for the baffle extensions you added, would you? I think you have the exact sump I do and it would validate my...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By mattmck73
Thanks capn_hylinur! I read that thread and...

Thanks capn_hylinur!

I read that thread and think I'm going to go with add a couple of baffles and run overflow slowed down and quieted by underwater T > skimmer >baffles>refugium with chaeto, lr...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By mattmck73
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By mattmck73
My sump is glass. I'm pretty sure my All...

My sump is glass.

I'm pretty sure my All Glass Megaflow is a durso, but I'm a little confused as to exactly what a durso is. My overflow has a submerged pipe, but it also has "air holes" into...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By mattmck73
Thanks, SuperAWE I think I am going to do...

Thanks, SuperAWE

I think I am going to do exactly that. I was considering trying to plumb the skimmer outside of the stand and boxing it in in wood to match the cabinet, but that would be a lot of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By mattmck73
I am able to remove the wet/dry box. Thanks.

I am able to remove the wet/dry box. Thanks.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By mattmck73
Are you able to see the diagram above? That is...

Are you able to see the diagram above? That is currently how it is set-up. I can't really take a photo because it is encased in the stand.

Thanks for any advice on improving my current...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By mattmck73
anybody?

anybody?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/10/2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By mattmck73
Thanks! However, if I place the fuge where...

Thanks!

However, if I place the fuge where the rock rubble is now (and yes the flow is left to right) do you have recommendations for how I avoid my return getting clogged with Chaeto?

Matt
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/10/2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By mattmck73
Thanks for your advice. Avi, I am definitely...

Thanks for your advice.

Avi, I am definitely going to try the underwater T idea to see if that quiets the gurgling noise I have in my sump from my overflow.

I'm also going to try and extend the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By mattmck73
Seeking Sump Configuration advice...

Hello!

Well, I've finally got my 75g AGA Megaflow RR tank set up with a 30 gallon Oceanic sump in the stand below it. The sump was actually designed as a wety/dry filter, but from my research on...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/10/2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By mattmck73
Please help me optimize my sump

Hello!

Well, I've finally got my 75g AGA Megaflow RR tank set up with a 30 gallon Oceanic sump in the stand below it. The sump was actually designed as a wety/dry filter, but from my research on...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/29/2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 356,822
Posted By mattmck73
Hello Grim- Thanks for you advice last week...

Hello Grim-

Thanks for you advice last week on my situation for a 4x54 setup. However, since then, I have decided to go w a 75g tank over a 55 and thusly plan to do 6x54.

I currently have 4x54...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 314
Posted By mattmck73
Is a Little Giant 3-MDQX-SC too big for a 55g?

Is a Little Giant 3-MDQX-SC too big for a 55g?

I want the option of upgrading to a larger tank, but want a pump obviously that will work with my new setup. I want to do a mixed reef dabbling with...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/21/2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 275,706
Posted By mattmck73
bulb and light configuration advice

Hello Grim and others-

Can you make some recommendations based on the following?

I just bought a barely used Tek 2x54 retro with ice cap reflectors and it came with two ATI 54W BluePlus T5HO...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/20/2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By mattmck73
What four bulbs should I put in my Tek 4x54 48" T5 HO fixture?

Hello,

I'm new to the hobby and setting up a 55g reef tank. I've finally settled on a Sunlight Supply Tek 4x54 48 in T5 HO fixture based on recommendations on this board.

Now I ask, what four...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/20/2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By mattmck73
Please recommend a thermometer and refractometer for Newbie

Can anybody recommend the best temperature gauge as well as the best hydrometer or salinity test product for me? I'd be looking to spend less than $25-30 for each max.

Thanks!

Matt
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/20/2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By mattmck73
Thanks all for your suggestions. Jason, I...

Thanks all for your suggestions.

Jason, I may try a roads trip to Indy so I can select rock in person...

Anyone else have suggestions on where to buy premium live rock online at affordable...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/19/2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By mattmck73
Live Rock recommendations

Hello!

I am in the market for about 70-80 lbs of high quality live rock.

I've made the rounds looking at local LFS (all pretty weak) and have spent a bunch of time (search function permitting)...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/16/2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,149
Posted By mattmck73
Thanks everyone for your thoughts. This is...

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.

This is how I am thinking right now. As I delve further and further into this, I am wondering if I even really want to try and do coral in my 55g. I'm wondering...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/15/2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,149
Posted By mattmck73
Thanks, goreefer. I was at hellolights looking at...

Thanks, goreefer. I was at hellolights looking at t5s and thought the one above was t5s. I am convinced. I think I am leaning towards biting the bullet and getting 48" t5 ho either 4x or 6x....
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/15/2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,149
Posted By mattmck73
would this work? 48" 4x65W Coralife LUNAR...

would this work?

48" 4x65W Coralife LUNAR Aqualight Deluxe Series2 x Actinic and 2 x 10,000K, 4x 3/4W Blue LED's -Straight Pin Base
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