monkiboy

what he said +1. just break the rock with a hammer and the shock of just the hammer to the rock will often be all that's necessary but a directed blow with flat head an inch or so behind the foot with a hammer will definitely do it.

welcome to the WAMAS family! if you need anything feel free to reach out; we are always glad to help!

I don't have photos but commonly done so i am sure a search would yield what you need

the evergrow lights, the IT series, are no longer made. they aren't even supported either with replacement parts so that unfortunately is out. of the choices mentioned, they all work, but budget needs to be evaluated as many will price you out it sounds like. also important to consider how high you plan to mount them, what corals you will have in the tank and plan to keep and what are critical features you need.

for utmost effectiveness and efficiency you need two different lights. you can compromise sure, but ideally one would have the macro under a spectrum light that will grow the algae/macros best, 630-660nm mostly with some 430-460nm for chlorophyll b uptake as well. the nems need a full spectrum but namely the latter. the black box designed accordingly will grow macro very well as the light can be quite intense but not ideal for the nems. you may consider a macro reactor which will keep the entire population of the macro well lit with powerful dedicated and designed led lamp for macro, then keep the nems in the section planned and put an appropriate solution there. and yes, the differences amongst black boxes is huge from power supplies, to ventilation, to quality of LEDs, to certifications and UL tested and CE passed. take a careful look at components and if you want check out one of the latest BRS videos talking about the full testing of the traditional black box. lastly, one keep contain nems very nicely and cheaply with some fruit plastic baskets or similar and a pair of magnets or buoyant material to keep afloat.

where are you located? i'm in silver spring, md. glad to help. PM me if interested.

welcome. let me know if there is anything we can help you with! is it possible to get your build thread on here and keep updated too? locals who don't use reef2reef i'm sure would love it!

welcome to the family - enjoy your stay and let us know if there is anything we can assist with!

this happens at least once or twice a quarter for me with dartfish and some wrasses. I just use a flat strainer on the main and secondary drains and that keeps the fish happy in the oversized external overflow until I can grab it and back into main. also keeping strainer at least a couple inches from the bottom in case of power outage and fish in there they have water to survive in.

heat some water in a small container very hot. insert tubing about three inches or so submerged for about thirty seconds and it becomes very soft and able to get over the fitting if close and just needs some more pliable. best with braided.

i have some parts left over i got as surplus. let me know what you need and you can have them free if it helps out. PM me if interested.

forrest, how many feet of 3/4" hose do you need?

not on the boards but still in touch once in a while. something I can help with just shoot me a a PM.

congrats Justin and Dan! hope it's mutually successful and keep the innovation coming!

the rest of the shipment has arrived. i have been trying to appease a few members who have tough schedules to make sure all would be available to make it but it just does not seem doable unfortunately. so, whomever is left over or anyone who has not picked up, is always welcome to pick up in silver spring at their convenience with a couple hours notice. the tysons pick up will be wednesday the 15th @ 1pm at the petco off of old gallows road. this seems to work for most that wanted to come during lunch hour. if you want to pick up in tysons, you MUST PM or text me your interest so that your order is brought over for pick up. thank you!

80% of the salt has arrived! folks that want to pick up in silver spring md at their convenience, simply PM or text me to coordinate. i am going to wait until the remaining 20% of the order comes in before scheduling the tyson's pick up for those that want to pick up in NOVA this weekend or next week. thanks folks!

all salt was ordered - a little over six pallets! should be fun for pick up and moving around, haha. delivery is scheduled for next week. I will post up pick up options as soon as they arrive. standby - thanks!

hi tommy, sorry I see I updated the one group buy post but not this one. I will update the original thread. "once all boxes are in, one pick up will be scheduled for tysons corner for those interested and the remainder of folks can pick up in silver spring at their convenience with 24 hours notice. I am going to close this group buy in one week, 10/27. " so group buy closes on Friday, salt should be here following Wednesday and folks can pick up immediately in silver spring or wait for scheduled Tysons pick up which will likely be that week as well.

you're welcome sir. thank you for taking time to post up here!

nothing new, sir - if there is something specific you're looking for let me know via PM - thanks!

hi sir - I did not receive a PM from you. please check but i'll go ahead and send you one. thanks!

all PMs replied!

once all boxes are in, one pick up will be scheduled for tysons corner for those interested and the remainder of folks can pick up in silver spring at their convenience with 24 hours notice.

we have IO instant ocean and reef crystals 200 gallon boxes up for sale. for IO instant ocean boxes which are regularly $48, now available for only $34 each! for IO reef crystals boxes which are regularly $62, now available for only $43 each! PM me to secure your purchase/boxes - thanks folks!

awesome - here is the video embedded for ease of viewing