Hi there, I'm new to this site. I have a Water movement question. I have a quiet one 4000 pump pumping through 3/4" pipe( 8' total length) to a SCWD before entering the left side of the tank. The water is pushed only half the distance of the tank. The tank is 6' in length. I was going to add an...
The hood with Aqualight Pro HQI / Compact Fluorescent / Lunar Light Fixture in place. There are flaps in the front and back that swing up for access to both sides of the tank.
It's almost complete. I have a few minor cosmetic things to add. I plan to add a CLS later after the tank ages a bit. It's been running about a month and a half now. Various types of Algea is growing now. There are around 150 snails and 10 or so crabs grazing. I have one green polyp rock stated...
I reinforced the stand on the inside. Painted it an aqua green color. I had some left over light colored laminate flooring I put in the bottom and sealed. Cut a rectangle in both side walls . Vented the right side for air flow. Left the left side open for the plumbing. Then I added the extension...
I found a 100 gal tank, stand, wet/dry system and accessories for $200.00 at a yard sale to get started. searched ebay for the rest of the gear. When I had collected every thing I needed to get the reef going, I started the project.