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The one task I truly hate is cleaning filter socks. When I built my new sump for the 400g, I included a filter sock hanger and purchased four socks to rotate through as needed. These are the large 7" filter socks, not the smaller 4" type.

As they get dirty, I pull them out of the sump and place them in a container near the back door, and usually the next day they are put outside to be cleaned later. Well, I had one out there. A few weeks later I had another dirty sock sitting ...

This weekend, my reef got a huge cleaning, tackling a lot of things that I felt needed addressing. My lighting fixture above hadn't been cleaned in seven months, so each Lumenbright pendant was taken out carefully, wiped down, the glass removed and cleaned on both sides, reassembled and reinstalled. The light rack was wiped down of dust at the same time.



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I had a customer contact me about building him a feeding chimney similar to what I used on my tanks prior to the big leak last summer. Here's his Eheim auto feeder, the same kind I have.

The feeder works great. The problem is the food floats at first, and usually ends up traveling into the overflow and down the drain before the fish can eat it all. With a way to keep the food in one spot, the food soaks up water and sinks into the tank for ...

This has been a heck of a week. Lots to get done before MACNA 2011 in Des Moines. MACNA is always my busiest season, getting ready for the annual blast that we hardcore hobbyists converge upon, no matter where it takes place. Of course, Reef Addicts is going to be there, so I had to pack up and ship our booth today so it will be there in time. We will be doing more interviews to share with y'all. In addition, I had to build a custom sump that will be part of a reef set up that will be awarded ...

This arrived in my inbox today, and I thought you might find it interesting.

EcoTech Marine Introduces the Radion XR30w LED Light

September 1, 2011, Bethlehem PA – EcoTech Marine is proud to announce its latest product, the Radion XR30w LED light.

True to EcoTech Marine design standards, the functionality of Radion matches its sleek aesthetic. Created with the most discerning hobbyist in mind, the Radion includes top quality Cree and Osram LEDs and features ...