Recent content by naru

I have finally added some corals to my FOWLR tank. I now have yellow polyp, green star polyp and xenia. My LFS recommended DT, but I am wondering should I be feeding zooplankton instead? Thanks, naru

I believe that's there to let air escape from the tubing to minimize bubbles and noise. Reef Geek, please correct me if I am wrong. Looks like BoomerD has already mentioned about the web-site. naru

newsalt, This site has been really helpful for buliding my 10 gallon sump for my 29 gallon tank: melevsreef.com In regards to tank size, I would recommend getting a tank that is 36 inches wide. This makes getting proper lighting so much easier. 29 gallon is far more common, but the...

This is what I use: A 5 quart paint bucket (Available at Lowes) Air line tubing and rigid tubing. Plastic Air line gang valves. And the most important equipment: Nose aspirator for babies. You can buy this at any grocery/pharmacy. It's used to suck snot out of baby's nose. Fill the bucket...

During feeding, do people turn-off their powerheads, skimmers, return pump, etc.? Some, all?? naru

How do gate valves fail? I'm curious because I assume that most valves used in home plumbing are gate valves.

Nice design! Is that a pump in the overflow section? What is it used for?

Just a quick question: When do you use ball valves and when do you use gate valves, instead?:confused: Thanks!

>so how many people just have FO tanks or FOWLR I guess not too many :smirk:

Me! :D I have a 29g FOWLR with two yellow tail damsels, three Sabea clown (It least that's what the Fish store said... but I think they are really Clarkis) and a tomatoe clown. Surprisingly they all get along (for now) The tanks has been going for couple of years and I am slowly...