I use eggcrate, like they use for fluorescent fixtures. Doesn't block light, allows circulation, keeps fish in.senos said:
You might ge a cheap clip-on fan for the sump, in case you want a little more cooling.
Pictures of my new 90 gallon overflow setup!
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You might ge a cheap clip-on fan for the sump, in case you want a little more cooling.
egg crate sounds like a good idea.... Thanks!
Also, what do you have for lights? are your bulbs protected from the water by lexan or glass? or do they just sit directly over the water? Mine got all gunky when i left them over the water for a few days. I actually had to clean off the bulbs. So for now I put glass just underneath where the lights are...
Also, what do you have for lights? are your bulbs protected from the water by lexan or glass? or do they just sit directly over the water? Mine got all gunky when i left them over the water for a few days. I actually had to clean off the bulbs. So for now I put glass just underneath where the lights are...
I try to keep air bubbles to a minimum to reduce saltcreep and splash on the lights. My halides are about 10" above the water, and don't get any splash. The T5 actinics are about 4-6" off the water and get a little crusty, so I rinse them every few weeks. Putting glass underneath is a very good idea.
i dont have a cover on my tank. i just hope my lion doesnt jump out, but i cant see that happening 
New Additions!! (Pictures!)
Ok so today I brought home some more goodies. Starfish, turbo snails, zebra snail, halloween snail, some crabs, etc... Basically half of my clean-up crew. The starfish is really neat.. it sifted over the sand for a while today eating up brown algae, then it buried itself and I haven't seen it for a few hours. Also I solved my overheating problem by removing the glass tops. The tank runs much cooler now, even with all the equipment and lights turned on. I also added another 2 bulbs, now theres four T12 fluorescents (2 actinic and 2 daylight). Everything is running smoothly so far, and water chemistry is nicely balanced. Enjoy the pictures! -Dave
Ok so today I brought home some more goodies. Starfish, turbo snails, zebra snail, halloween snail, some crabs, etc... Basically half of my clean-up crew. The starfish is really neat.. it sifted over the sand for a while today eating up brown algae, then it buried itself and I haven't seen it for a few hours. Also I solved my overheating problem by removing the glass tops. The tank runs much cooler now, even with all the equipment and lights turned on. I also added another 2 bulbs, now theres four T12 fluorescents (2 actinic and 2 daylight). Everything is running smoothly so far, and water chemistry is nicely balanced. Enjoy the pictures! -Dave
Snails eating brown algae off the overflow column
Nice picture of everything so far
The starfish... I love it!
The new lighting really brings out all the colors!
Hermit crab starting to come out of his shell
Nice picture of everything so far
The starfish... I love it!
The new lighting really brings out all the colors!
Hermit crab starting to come out of his shell
More new additions... (pictures!)
I recently added two common clownfish, aka Nemos
. They are cute, it's fun watching them swim. They mostly wiggle back and forth. They seem to be healthy. I took the risk of not quarantining these guys since they are hardy enough. From now on I will definately quarantine the rest of my additions though. Enjoy the photos!
I recently added two common clownfish, aka Nemos
. They are cute, it's fun watching them swim. They mostly wiggle back and forth. They seem to be healthy. I took the risk of not quarantining these guys since they are hardy enough. From now on I will definately quarantine the rest of my additions though. Enjoy the photos!
Ya the overheating problem was simply solved by venting the top of the tank. I just simply removed half of the glass to allow heat to dissipate off the surfact of the water. Now my temperatures are about 76/77 in the night, and 78/79 in the day. I could get it even lower if I leave the wooden canopy open during the day while the lights are on (or i could just install some fans), but how does my current temp range sound?
Also for future stocking... I mentioned my original list earlier in this thread, but after some criticism and some more reading I think I plan to stock it a little lighter than originally planned. Right now I have the green chromis damsels, and the clowns. Next I want to add a regal tang (I know they are ich magnets so i will quarantine him), then thinking about some cardinals, angelfish, scooter blenny, etc... I was actually thinking of removing most of my larger turbo snails because they seem to be eating my purple coraline algae!
Also for future stocking... I mentioned my original list earlier in this thread, but after some criticism and some more reading I think I plan to stock it a little lighter than originally planned. Right now I have the green chromis damsels, and the clowns. Next I want to add a regal tang (I know they are ich magnets so i will quarantine him), then thinking about some cardinals, angelfish, scooter blenny, etc... I was actually thinking of removing most of my larger turbo snails because they seem to be eating my purple coraline algae!
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Preffered Test Kits??
Can anyone tell me what type of test kits they use? My local fish store is telling my that seachem is the best (also most expensive), and so I purchased the full line of Seachem tests and find them to be more difficult than other cheaper tests and a bit hard to read sometimes. What's everyones preffered brand-name test or method of testing their marine tanks for PH, Alkalinity, Nitrate/Nitrite, Phosphate, Ammonia, Calcium? I get frustrated with my test results from Seachem tests.
Can anyone tell me what type of test kits they use? My local fish store is telling my that seachem is the best (also most expensive), and so I purchased the full line of Seachem tests and find them to be more difficult than other cheaper tests and a bit hard to read sometimes. What's everyones preffered brand-name test or method of testing their marine tanks for PH, Alkalinity, Nitrate/Nitrite, Phosphate, Ammonia, Calcium? I get frustrated with my test results from Seachem tests.
