bprinehart

Scott your rock work is beautiful!

Anybody know of an LFS that sells T5HO endcaps and standoffs in the area? I ran up to TFP because they used to carry them and they told me they don't carry T5 anymore because "It's older technology" lol I just need to find one pair, tried my luck in the the WTB forum, but I really don't want to order another pair online and wait for them to ship and pay shipping.

Hello there, checking in from Glen Burnie / Linthicum area!

Does anyone know if any of our local sponsors carry vortech pumps? Im looking to find a pair of mp10s because the mp40 is a little much for my cube. I'd much rather support a LFS and if they are a WAMAS sponsor all the better.

Nice shots, I really like the polyp extended shots "Feed Me!". Welcome to WAMAS by the way!

Sorry double post.

Excellent, good points for consideration zygote. So if I have a 45 cube, do you think for all practical purposes a 20 H with a DSB, and an ATS screen would provide enough filtration? This is taking into account I have approximately 30lbs of live rock in the display that displaces about 12 gallons of water.

I'm seriously considering more natural methods of filtration / nutrient export with this tank, because of the types of animals I want to keep. Primarily will be looking at lagoon type LPS, zoanthids, ricordea, etc, so I will have a little wiggle room with nutrient requirements to experiment with nutrient export.

I'm considering adding an algae screen filter / trough to my current build. Just curious if anyone in the club currently runs one, has any input on their efficiency vs just macros in the sump, or thoughts on their maintenance requirements? Thanks, Brian

That is exactly the kind of system in talking about. Thoroughly planned and researched. I'd love to see some pics when you are operational. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=39.184580,-76.635577

Hi Jan, Thanks for your reply. In a sense I suppose you are correct. I guess I'm looking for more of a species specific approach. I've heard of people doing tank for one particular type of seahorse, with one particular type of gorgonian. That type of biotope, rather than in the general sense. Looking through the gallery is a good idea.

Hey guys... I've got a couple ideas I'm tossing around, and I would like to see if anyone else has done something similar, and if you have, would you mind linking to / sharing pics of your setup? I'm considering doing a Clown / BTA biotope or possibly a Cardinal (PJ or Bangai)setup, something I was inspired by watching a Science Channel film on Raja Ampat, or a Carribean / Gulf of Mexico biotope. Anyone have anything along these lines they'd like to share? Thanks, Brian

That's a sweet fish, I've seen plenty of yellows with white spots on them like that in wholesale tanks before.

Welcome to WAMAS! You'll find everyone here is friendly, and more than willing to help. I'd suggest looking at different systems as part of your research process. Don't worry the education will come along during the journey whether you like it or not. The only dumb questions are the un-asked ones. Cheers Brian Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

I know the feeling! I couldn't completely get out myself! The tank is lookin good, keep updating progress.