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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By rlxwcapt
it should not cost much more from 7 to 8 standard...

it should not cost much more from 7 to 8 standard sheets come in 8ft less work.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,887
Posted By rlxwcapt
go to light and equipment and look for reeflo...

go to light and equipment and look for reeflo skimmer. alos go to manufactor for sequence. great articles. I spent all day checking this skimmer. I think I read over 30 pages.
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 12/10/2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 167
Posted By rlxwcapt
reason why reefkeepers should never go on vacation

If i went on vacation then I could not pay for the tank. Unless I want my friend to take care of it so it will crash and I will have to convence my wife that it is time to buy that new 500 gallon...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/05/2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,717
Posted By rlxwcapt
great looking tank. Sorry to here about the fish...

great looking tank. Sorry to here about the fish loss. I have gone through more large angels then I can count or that I will let my wife know. Don't give up and keep up the great work. I would...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/25/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,623
Posted By rlxwcapt
great detail

great detail
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/17/2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,037
Posted By rlxwcapt
I would paint all your PVC and egg crate black. ...

I would paint all your PVC and egg crate black. I think that you have to much PVC. Is that for your closed loop on top and bottom. I would have drilled from the bottom and sides of your tank. You...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/12/2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,543
Posted By rlxwcapt
I would go with the T5. remember you will have...

I would go with the T5. remember you will have sand & rock. Just put your sps higher and zoos low.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/05/2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,211
Posted By rlxwcapt
Go Lax. best game in the world.

Go Lax. best game in the world.
Forum: Vendor Experiences 10/29/2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 870
Posted By rlxwcapt
I would love to have a tank that size. I have...

I would love to have a tank that size. I have been playing around with that question for about 2 years now. Acrylic I would use james from invision. Glass I would use A. G. E. with a pvc bottom or...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/24/2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 279
Posted By rlxwcapt
I have a dart on a 120 gallon with two overflows...

I have a dart on a 120 gallon with two overflows in the corner. each over flow has a 1" bulkhead. My sump is 100 gallons. I have it filled with about 50 to 60 gallons. You will not have a...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/16/2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By rlxwcapt
This is going to be a great tank. I think it is...

This is going to be a great tank. I think it is great that you are thinking ahead. once you start adding corals it will end up a reef tank in no time at all. I have used mh for about 15 years now....
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/15/2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 285
Posted By rlxwcapt
If you can go 8' I would put 2 overflowes in the...

If you can go 8' I would put 2 overflowes in the middle and live rock around the columns. one of them could be just for tunze power heads. Just an idea that I have been playing with.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/15/2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By rlxwcapt
I have used check valves over the years and have...

I have used check valves over the years and have never had a problem. The best thing to do is make sure that your sump can handle your back flow should the electric go out. Then you don't need...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/10/2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 754
Posted By rlxwcapt
check out the sequence skimmer. It looks great. ...

check out the sequence skimmer. It looks great. Can go up to 1000 gallons. May be over kill but I think it is worth it.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/02/2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 758
Posted By rlxwcapt
keep in mind that the heights may depend on how...

keep in mind that the heights may depend on how deep your tank is. I want to build a tank 96 x 48 x 28. but I am limited by the door size. I can only get a stand that is 36" tall. unless I build it...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/01/2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,343
Posted By rlxwcapt
Sounds great. glad to see you are back. I read...

Sounds great. glad to see you are back. I read your last built and I can't wait to see this one. I will be following this one.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/24/2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,297
Posted By rlxwcapt
Muligan, Did you build this tank your self. If...

Muligan, Did you build this tank your self. If so can you explain the process. I have access to as much glass as I want or need. I don't want to wake up to 300 gallons of water on the floor.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/22/2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 889
Posted By rlxwcapt
I did this twice to my glass tank. I recommend...

I did this twice to my glass tank. I recommend you put LR in the foam to create ledges. It looks great after 4 to 6 months. it is great stuff when you are done.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/04/2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 796
Posted By rlxwcapt
Perfecto tanks have a trim around them. If this...

Perfecto tanks have a trim around them. If this is the case on your tank then you do not want the foam. Good luck with the new tank.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 08/21/2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 22,738
Posted By rlxwcapt
I looked at Reefgeek and could not find that...

I looked at Reefgeek and could not find that fixture. Did they stop takeing orders for it? What is the price for that fixture?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 08/11/2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,532
Posted By rlxwcapt
Are you a WAMAS or CMAS member? No I am not....

Are you a WAMAS or CMAS member?

No I am not. Where have you been getting your live stock? I used to go to Aquarium center and House of tropicals along time ago. I now buy all my live stock...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 08/11/2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,532
Posted By rlxwcapt
Hello Danskim I live in Salisbury Md. Where are...

Hello Danskim I live in Salisbury Md. Where are you from? Sounds like a great tank set up. I would stick with the the t5. but it depends on what you want to keep. Are you going to use a chiller?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 06/02/2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By rlxwcapt
Jon I have to post a reply. My last name is...

Jon I have to post a reply. My last name is Schlegel and I live in Maryland. I'm from Annapolis but now live in Salisbury. I have used 1 250x 20k sm over a 120 for a year or two now with t5. What...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 05/17/2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 25,328
Posted By rlxwcapt
when you build your stand did you tank in...

when you build your stand did you tank in consideration the plumbing for the overflows?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 05/17/2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 25,328
Posted By rlxwcapt
It looks great. as far as lighting I would look...

It looks great. as far as lighting I would look at sunlight supplies light you can get it at reefgeek. I think I am going to purchase from aquarium obsessed. Will has some great lights. have you...
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