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Matt, that is some good advice, particularly about the Qt and chemicals in the sump. However, I think I will have enough room to put both there and separate them.. If I don't however, I will take your advice and NOT do so! -B

Yep.. bow is 18" front to back.. so 24" will give me 6" extra.. Basically 24" wide by 5 feet long... Tank is 18"wide at the widest and 4' long...

Not really planning on doing a bowed front... just a box to make things simple. I can get a compound miter saw, and I have a drill, hammers, etc...the sump will fit within the stand. Don't have a table saw.. no need...

Hi All... So, I finally have most of the components for my 90 Gal bow... (up grading from a 36 Gal Bow) Got my sump, MP-40, skimmer, DC12,000 pump, apex lite, (still need lights) and other such items.... Now, I need help building a stand. I am looking at something rather simple 5' long by 2' wide... although I am looking to do something with more "finesse" in regards to piping and electrical wiring. Additionally, I would like to have enough room under the stand for a 10gal quarantine tank, and possibly an ATO tank (although I might build a separate stand for the ATO in the form of a RODI storage tank as well as a holding tank for NaCl Water on the same stand) *4 tanks... 2 stands* In regard to finesse, I mean organized and neat... I don't want a birds nest of wiring or a plumber's nightmare.... So.. if you are full of ideas, and well organized, I could use your help. Saturday... Please PM me with questions, etc... Or post them here... that is fine too I guess... Also, I live in South Arlington near Pentagon City.. -B

Hopefully the thing works! I am getting it on Wed, and then going to FL wed night! So.. I may not use the thing till I get back and make sure I am able to make sure it works! -B

There is never harm in askin the LFS first -B

I am getting mine on Wed from QR -B

Beautiful fish! Definitely a keeper!

Dunno.. ICH? LOL.. No really.. maybe a Blenny or a goby or something along those lines.. If possible -B

Hmmm, Can you send a link to where you found it was illegal? Like I said.. I am not going to take a thing if it is illegal (Used to work for the Natl Park Service) So, I can't/won't do anything illegal...

Hi Gang.. Next week I am planning to head to Florida around Miami to the Keys and enjoy the sun during the holiday break. While I am there, I would like to do some snorkeling, and maybe bring back something for the tank However.. I am not sure this is legal.. I did look at the Florida "Fins and Feathers" site <---- *see link * and it does not mention anything about the private collection of stuff, but only commercial (Not looking to do any business here) Soooo.. does anyone else have any info, or done this before? If so, can you send me some infos? Thanks! -B

Thanks Scott! -B

Scott.. I have a variety of things I want to do.. from Auto Top off, to water changes, and of course light and flow settings as well... I have looked online (youtube, etc) and well, Ihave not seen too much in regard to "How to" but more like "look at that I have done" and that, while it is good for ideas, is not good in practical app without the "how to" So, I want to get with someone to see how to do it, then disseminate the info somehow. -B

Just signed up for the forum.. however, I prefer to sit down with someone who can help. For me it is easier to be shown, then actually do the process, as opposed to read all day, etc. PS... I can compensate with your favorite flavor of fizzy beverage, fine cigars, a rum and coke in my shisha (h o ok a h) lounge/fish room along with good conversation or other similar compensation for your time. Oh, and I am drug free, so don't get any ideas about the shisha lounge! Thanks! -B

Hi Gang, As most of you know, I am new here. I recently became hooked by the hobby, and soon, I will be switching form my 36 Gallon Bow to a 90 Gallon Bow. I have an Apex Lite, and soon to come will be lights, Protien Skimmer, Sump, ATO, etc. So, I want to try to make my system as automated as possible, and I figured since I have the Apex, I may as well use it. Here is the issue... I am still a novice at it. I have the basics down... you know, on, off, timers, etc, and they work very well on my current tank, and I am quite satisfied. What I am looking for is someone who has great knowledge of programming the apex, and has the time to spend with me to show me the ropes in regard to programming etc. Any help would be appreciated! If you consider yourself and Apex Expert, and you are willing, and have time to work with me.. send me a PM. Thanks in advance! -B

Hi All, So I am relatively new here in the forum, however, I though this would be an important thing to put out there… I am currently a Paramedic Student, and I thought this was quite interesting and something rather important for all of us to be aware of. Specifically it involves Zoanthid Corals. I am sure some of you old timers are aware of this, as this article was written about an individual living locally in the DC area. There are some corals that are potentially poisonous… and very poisonous at that… In the last part of the article it goes on to discuss venom potency… Let me take a moment to explain... The most poisionus snake has a venom potency of 25 micrograms per kilogram of body weight… or 0.000025 grams. The venom potency of the coral is 0.0000003 grams. OK, so how much in Ounces is this you ask? It is 0.00000001 Oz. while the snake is 0.0000009 Oz. Quite potent, wouldn't you say? So, pay attention to the signs and symptoms.. and if you are handling corals, and they are of this specific type, you may want to get yourself, checked out at the hospital and your coral checked out at the LFS. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2011/04/05/worlds-2nd-deadliest-poison-in-an-aquarium-store-near-you/#.Unk4L6Wy_wI Just some food for thought. B

How do the Mantis Shrimp work?? Here's How (And yes, I know "How Do the" Is not correct) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtNAqK_V-lg

Ha... "It" "Pennywise"....LOL

Pun intended?

My Three Chromis are doing fine.. and have been since I bought them.

Just came out today.http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com/fighting-marine-velvet-rule-this-treatment-out/

if they start spewing guts to take them out as they can be toxic to the tank and have been known to cause crashes...... Just had 2 and an Urchin deteriorate, all in about 24 hours... Ammonia went up to 0.25 PPM... Nitrites 0.25 PPM and Nitrates 20-25 PPM Fortunately I haven't any corals... and I happened to have my 10 Gal Quarantine Tank sitting next to the main tank... sooooo Took the fish out of Quarantine (I hope it is not sick..) acclimated the fish. Put it in Main tank and then emptied 10 Gal out of Main tank, and replaced with Quarantine water! Tomorrow it is back to the LFS for 20 Gal of Salty goodness for the fishes... and maybe more for the following days.. Now all I need is a RDO, and a box of instant ocean in case I continue to do this... Needless to day.. it was a bad day in the tank... and hopefully things will live for the next 12-15 hours... so far everyone looks ok, except the Coral Beauty Angel, which my Fire Angel seems to like to chase about the tank and nip at..

Thanks all for the nice and kind words..at the Moment I have been helping Steve and Vince out preparing for their event tomorrow (today) So, I have not had much time to fool with photos.. But, know this.. I am a FOWLR kind of guy. I have a three Chromis, and some way too expensive clown fish (Although I really do like them)...a lobster that I thought had died, but turned out he poked his head out from under the rock tonight.. so, I guess he molted... I did have an emerald Crab.. he either molted or is dead, cause he went down the drain the other night... I have one of those red spotted shrimp..he is cantankerous, but fun to watch. Also, and anemone that lives in a clam shell, and the clowns are slowly warming up to. Vortex MP-10, APEX LITE, a sump made of buckets (and it actually works pretty well) a pretty cheap protein skimmer, and some really nice 36" LED light that Steve and Vince sold me when I first got started. As you all know, the stuff is expensive, but worth it...and I like my setup thus far. I took a photo of the tank.. it is on my Iphone... yeah... It is on my facebook page now too... but, nope.. not simple enough for me to cut and past here.. so, maybe next time. Wahh Wahh..

Hi Gang... I am Blake... Some of you may have seen me hanging about down at Quantum Reefs with Steve and Vince... I don't work there, but I play like I do on TV. I originally bought a 36 Gal Bow Tank.. something nice for my "H o o kah Lounge" (No drugs) in my basement. It is pretty well set up now thanks to Steve and Vince... So Far things are going pretty well... I forgot to mention something though.. I bought one of the Apex Control systems... yeah.. it is pretty bad ass I just finished setting it up. I am sleepy, and it is late and I have to drive to Harrisburg in the Morning. You'll see me at QR quite a bit, say hi..or if you are into Shisha (Hoo kah) and cocktails (Rum and Coke, Baileys on the rocks, etc) and want to get together..let me know. Also, if you would like to see the Apex system working, or have any questions.. it is pretty straight forward, and I'll be glad to help. OK, I am gonna sleep now. LOL