MrSexyShrimp

What about a mesh netting? Plexiglass will warp

I understand. I recently went with an all in one nano for similar reasons. Bigger tanks mean more stability, but also bigger water changes

We'll see. We'll see.

I think that was a problem with the bent glass. The new fusions have square siliconed corners.

Welcome!

Neat!

what's the over/under on how long before the 180 is upgraded?

Maybe I'm just sensitive to noise, because I found my mp10es too loud, but the mj1200 surprised me by the noise it makes. It's fine in the tank but the rear chambers of my solana make a sort of echo and amplify the noise level. Hopefully won't be an issue in your biocube

Argh i wish my tank was cycled already!

Brine shrimp eggs can be desiccated for super easy shipping

When my AC kicks in, I can almost not hear it on the lowest setting. But as soon as that AC drops out, it's super obvious again. If I'm currently anywhere in the ballpark of "as good as it gets" then this thing will get sold/traded. But of course I'll go through customer service first. Box says March 2014, so I still have warranty left.

BRS is shipping me a new part for the pressure gauge. They're not concerned about the rust, and even if it was a problem he said it would filter out.

It's brand new, this is its maiden voyage. The orange color seems to be from rust, which is quickly spreading. It says it's putting out 0 TDS so hopefully the water in my tank is fine. I'll call BRS once they turn on their livechat for the day. (I like to do the live chats so I have written documentation of what the customer service people promise me.)

Ah! Thank you. I was able to do this... 2 of the 3 latches popped off without much effort at all, the last one i needed to use my finger nail. Re-assembled it, still sounds the same. For now I've moved the MP10 to the opposite side of the tank (farther away from my desk). There's no mistaking it's on whatsoever, even at the lowest setting.

That's the plan if this break-in period doesn't work. Sometimes it just feels nice to complain. On a related note. MY BRAND NEW RODI IS LEAKING. ARGH.

Also the LEDs on the control pad are BRIGHT. Going to have to cover it somehow so I can sleep at night.

I tried making a video with my iPhone but it doesn't capture the droning sound at low speed. I will have to find instructions, it looks like I'd have to peel off the pad on the back. Everything feels solid though. Google says no. I do have a rubber spacing pad on the dry side.

I've futzed with it last night until my fingertips pruned in the water. And then again this morning.

I bought a Vortech MP10es from a club member... New in box, sealed, still under warranty. This thing is loud as heck. Even on its lowest setting it's very annoying. Anything higher than the lowest setting is absolutely a non-starter. I did use the rubber spacer. I read there's a break in period but I don't know how I'm going to live with this running for 2 weeks in my bedroom/office while it breaks in. Maybe in a bucket under my sink.

... the algae never bothered me anyway...

de-facebooked that image for ya also:

Believe me, if I could raise sexy shrimp and cleaner shrimp, I would. They're so fun to watch.

How's keeping sun coral? I really like them, they're beautiful, but am worried about the feeding requirements.

or one of these if you can find one. (all my stores have switched to recycled paper.)

I think raising shrimp is generally very hard, nearly impossible for most people. You'd need a separate tank and live cultures to feed them. Just think of the shrimp eggs as caviar for your corals?