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Awesome, I will look for the book. Thanks, Jeff

Tonight I noticed several tiny-1/2" long white/clear tube like worms climing around the glass in my tank. Is this a cause for concern? Thanks Jeff

Hmmm, I googled aquarium starboard and found some interesting threads on BB tanks. Seems like there is a lot more work involved than I thought. I will definitely have to read more before I make a final decision.

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I will try this today.

Thanks, I don't have any fish at the moment. I've been looking at getting a tang in there soon.

Here is my other survivor. He's thriving just fine.

Wondering what this is and how to treat it? I'm thinking it's hair algae growing off this coral. It's one of my survivors from my other tank that blew up. After all the stress from transferring it twice it started growing this stuff.

Absolutely, it's definately one lesson learned the hard way. I'll never forget out it.

Absolutely, it's definately one lesson learned the hard way. I'll never forget out it.

Seems my WTB thread went off track so I am posting over here instead. Again, thanks for all the responses and offers! Guess I am learning more as I go. Just this last weekend I dropped lots of money between a new light fixture, salt, fish, and frags just to see it all wash away two days later. Granted I still have most everything minus the fish, tank and 3 of 4 frags. I see I need to rethink how I want to redo my setup. Something I have to do is be very cost efficient by using everything I already have. My goal with the tank is coral with very few fish. Primarily sps's with one or two LPS's. Items I have to base ideas from are: Tank stand 48" wide 48" T5 fixture 4 bulbs 4 LED moonlights brand new.. About 50lbs or more live rock About 25lbs live sand 2 Koriala 3's and a protein skimmer that hangs off the back of the tank with a new Rio 800 I currently have it all set up on a 50gl tub in my basement with some surviving cleanup crew, 1 frag, live rock, and live sand. Currently my budget was only to buy a used tank to set it all back up again once my floors are done. I do have a couple of non aquarium items I am trying to sell so that I can reinvest into the aquarium. All ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Jeff

Thanks, I will be using a 48" T5 4 bulb setup I purchased new last Saturday.

Thanks ya'll, My contractor says repairs should be completed w/i the next three weeks.

Well................... this did not work. I let it cure for 24 hours. Shortly after I released the clamp I heard a loud pop from the other room, followed by the noise of rushing water throughout the house. Fortunately my homeowners insurance covers stupidity. The water mitigation crew came out within the hour. They cut up flooring between three rooms and set up dehumidifiers and fans. My house will be loud till Thursday........ I managed to find a 55 gallon container at Lowes. I transferred all the rock, sand,and what little livestock survived. I am currently in the process of filling up the container with new saltwater from my RO unit. Luckily my power heads, T5 lights, and protein skimmer all fit the container well. Thinking my wife would never let me have another setup again, especially after lastnight's episode, she surprised me this morning. She said once the repairs to the house are complete I can transfer everything into a new tank. The next tank will be acrylic vs. tempered glass..........

Thanks, I may just buy some weld on and use a large clamp I have laying around. I can push the ends back together by hand. I figure a clamp will work just as well while it cures.