ImGoingCoastal

Only the first picture is loading for me. -A-a-ron

Looks amazing! I know you switched up lighting along the way. What are you currently using? -A-a-ron

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=33124 Found this while perusing the interwebs. I'm likely going to pick one up after I move my tank at the end of this month. $22 to potentially save my hardwood/carpet/etc seems like a great peace of mind investment. Anyone have any experience with this one? -A-a-ron

Here's hoping I have that problem!!! -A-a-ron

Wow! Those look amazing! Thanks! How long have you had them? -A-a-ron

Seeding my tank with little 1-2" frags and it got me dreaming of what it could become. So wanted to see rags to riches.... What coral have you acquired and turned into a large colony? -A-a-ron

Fintastic in Frederick is hands down my favorite shop. Though it's a bit far from Baltimore. Pacific East Aquaculture is about a 2 hour trip from B-more, haven't been there but always heard good things about it. I really wanted to like House of Tropics because I used to live around the corner before I got into reef keeping. Unfortunately, it was a complete disappointment to me. They do have a vast selection but I feel that quantity comes at quality as I saw a lot of sick/dead fish. -A-a-ron

Trimma Gobies? Like this? https://reefapp.net/en/lex/details/trimma-macrophthalmum -A-a-ron

Well if the TOTM winner uses it. Why not! You don't do anything to the reef crystals? Just use as is and dose with ESV? -A-a-ron

So I know a ton of people bought Reef Crystals when they went on sale, I am one of them. I bought it thinking "it's an upgraded Instant Ocean" right? Well I started researching after my purchase and found that reef crystals runs really high in the alk Dept. I've read that people lower it with acid. I'd rather not do that step. I have been pretty happy with my regular instant ocean (though my magnesium seems a bit high). So I'm considering getting another box of IO or possibly going to RSCP (a highly recommended salt mix from my research). After all that research though, I couldn't discern what I was wondering. I guess my question is can you use reef crystals as is and achieve better results than regular IO? Thanks in advance! Aaron -A-a-ron

What happened to the first one? -A-a-ron

In your first post the Cobalt tank is lined out. Did you change tanks again? -A-a-ron

Where did you get the parts for your light assembly? I was considering doing something like that myself instead of buying the aquaticlife fixture. -A-a-ron

Scrolling through some old threads and came across this. Any updates? -A-a-ron

How is it leaning? Higher in the back? Higher in the front? Like someone else asked, is this on carpet against a wall? If so, you might have the tank on the wooden strip they use to attach carpet too. Might want to pull it a few inches from the wall. -A-a-ron

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but the RSR 170 is a bit small for a Coral Beauty isn't it?.... -A-a-ron

Super Glue 15185 Gel, 12-Pack, .07oz tubes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YEN37K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_biV.CbDRBW50T I bought this and it did pretty well for me. -A-a-ron

Makes me want a bigger tank! (Which will happen soon, but not to that magnitude) -A-a-ron

You grow your own fish food?! That's awesome. And as a side note, I'm pretty jealous of your creativeness. -A-a-ron

Wow! This is pretty exciting! I love seeing quality builds come together! -A-a-ron

No kidding! Small world! My parents live in Cecilia! And I got into the reefing while stationed in Louisville. Greentree pet center (in front of Bass pro) in Clarksville, Indiana is pretty good. On Mondays Sandy's pet shop in Louisville has 20% off all fish and inverts. Aquatica (also in Louisville, across from Papa John's headquarters) has nice stuff but are a bit on the pricey side. I believe he also manufactures acrylic tanks. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a PM, I'd be happy to help if I can. -A-a-ron

Looks pretty good! If you are going to be using a mag cleaner make sure that you have space between the glass and the rock for the wet side. -A-a-ron

Looking awesome! Can't wait to see.the final product! -A-a-ron

I think most of the black boxes are about the same. Not very programmable but will get the job done. -A-a-ron

What size tank? What do you want to keep? -A-a-ron