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Ok, I have been busy for the last month working on my 162 gallong in-wall tank. Wow, this was a lot more work than I thought it would be. I have a much better appreciation for everyone out there in this hobby. I am sure part of my issues have been the area I am working in. While it is the perfect location for the system, it is a tight fit.

I still have a bit more equipment to buy and install. I have been doing some reading around the web on the best way to start a new reef tank once ...

5.5 Pico


EQUIPMENT
Tank - $14.00
Stand - $80.00
Light fixture - $50.00
Pump Rio 600- $24.00
Aquarium sealant – $7.00
Evil’s Par38 - $138.00 w/ 80 optics 12K
Rock – Had
5 Lbs Sand (Arag a live) - $10.00
Acrylic, two 8x10 sheets - $8.00
ATO – Tunze Osmo – Had
Heater – Had - 50W Marineland Stealth
Thermometer - Had - Coralife Digital
Total = $331.00

INHABITANTS
Macro Algae - $5.00 added ...

Heres the pic of the fish trap in my tank. I put some fish food in it as bait. No bite yet but only second day.



If I catch him I will try and get a pic!



Here are more pics of the tank.





What exactly is the red thing on the right of this rock?
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Well after a few months of battling with Aptasia I have decided that it is a losing battle and I am going to make a change. I am getting all new rock for my tank. The Rock is considered "Live Rock" I guess as it is from an estblished tank that is being broken down. However there is some aptasia on the new rock. So the plan is to get the new rock, soak it in Muriadic acid for 10min or so and then Rinse it off and let is dry out. This should kill off all living organisms on the rock. Once ...

Well from browsing through various threads on other forums and I know this is most likely the thousandth time someone has asked for advice on building there own Protein Skimmer. Now personally I am not looking to build a Protein Skimmer to lower my overall cost. My main goal is to build a custom piece of equipment tailored to my overall specifications with the added bonus of being able to say I designed and manufactured it myself. So if you have experience in building you own Protien Skimmer, working ...