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My reef tank is about 2 1/2 years old now and nice purple coraline has grown on the walls, on the wavemakers, in the sump, a plastic tray i accidentally dropped in the sump and forgot about and even inside the skimmer. However none of it is growing on the rocks.. have any bros experienced this? What can I do to make them grow on my rocks?

speaking of my granddad's tank.. it has metal bracings at the side. Is this still done now?

yep. I felt my skin thickening as I called various tank makers and asked them questions hahaha. Ya I guess we shouldn't blame the tankmaker if the flaw is because of a designed that has been approved. lol. A tank is only planned to have a lifespan of 3 years? I've been using my trusty 5 plan for almost 10 years alr, and my granddad's goldfish tank probably more than 23 (ever since i can remember ) I'm going without a hood so thats exactly my concern too. haha. Tts why I'm wondering if i can get away without top brace for a 2x2x2 10mm tank. So far tankmakers seem to think it can be done. Are these only aesthetic? Bubbles in the silicon sounds quite disturbing (correct me if I'm wrong), because it seems like the silicon is the only thing stopping the tank from what you've very graphically described as opening like a flower. I think that mental image is stuck forever haha.

Is euro-bracing required for a 2 feet cube? I've been looking online and there were only references to tanks that are 3 feet or larger. Secondly what is a bottom eurobrace? Is it inside or outside of the tank? Does anyone have pictures?

thanks tunicate, that makes a lot of sense. I have been asking around and the cost of making a tank varies quite a lot. I understand that you'll get what you pay for in terms of materials and workmanship. But what does good/not so good workmanship mean in tank making?

upz.. bare 2 feet cube tank is alright too

Due to vertical space constraints I have to put the sump beside my main tank (now 2x2x2 ft) Then it begins to look like a tank with IOS lol. the question is, should I just go for a very large IOS instead? What is the difference between a 3.5 feet tank that includes a 1.5ft IOS and a 2 feet tank with a 1.5 feet sump?

Hey guys, I'm looking for chaeto, pref around the west. Cheers,

trying my luck here..

I've been using sudo bottom sand with no problems so far, however please note that I have quite a lot of live rock and some coral chips in the sump to act as buffers. You might want to be careful with the cheaper quartz sand types tho, they seem to have ferromagnetic metals, that might harm your livestock and/or get attached to your magnetic cleaner and scratch the tank walls.

thanks for the replies! What should i look out for when it comes to the silicon? There has been a change in plans and now the sump tank would be placed beside the main tank, should I just make it a 4 feet with 1 feet (length) IOS tank or would it be better to place the sump tank beside and drill holes? lol

you might want to try putting a course sponge at the skimmer outlet, it does wonders when it comes to eliminating microbubbles. A finer sponge would work too, but it traps dirt a lot faster and that would cause the water level in the skimmer to rise past the set point. Cheers

looks good! I currently have a 2 feet tank with a 1 feet refugium display as well.. hoping to replicate that with my upcoming 3x2x2 project. Yours is beautifully done bro

Is there a difference in what they like to peck at? If there is please specify.. so far the only large angel I've kept is the koran so I'm not sure.

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thanks! I'll ask around for quotes, about how much for a tank with sump is normal? 200-300? 300-400? or 500 onwards..? I guess my sump will just have a compartment for a skimmer and another for growing chaeto.

I'm not too sure..

haha thanks.. too bad it whacks my mandarin. This is the first time i've experienced a wrasse bullying anything "

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvQfRgAwYkA&feature=youtu.be The wrasse on the left side when the video starts. Note: It has harasses my mandarin, gets along with the rest.

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Hi guys! I'm upgrading to a 3 feet setup. I've never had anything besides a 2 feet 5 plan tank before. Need some advice on the new project Tank dimensions 1. What are the standard (i.e. no need to custom make) tank dimensions of a 3 feet tank? 2. Are standard sizes cheaper than custom made tanks? 3. What would be the height of the tank you'd recommend if I intend to keep some softies/lps at the bottom (4xt5HO likely)? Sump setup I'm more inclined to go for a sump instead of an IOS.. 1. What are the pros and cons of using an overflow box; 2. or holes drilled in the tank? (cost/flood(?)/etc)

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