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Summary

• 10gal Truvu acrylic tank
• 150w 14k Phoenix MH HQI + 28w Actinic
• AquaC Remora HOB Skimmer (MaxiJet 1200) + surface skimmer
• Vortech MP10w @60% in random reef crest mode
• Auto top off (Aqualifter) with redundant float switches
• 20% Water change every 2-3 weeks, RO and oceanic salt
• ph 8.5, 0 ammonia/nitrite/nitrate

Had a crash over winter break (Dec '10/Jan '11) -- forgot to plug in ATO, so it's getting back going again, lost everything except for the fish... added the Vortech ...

April 6th was the 60th day since my reef was set up, so last night I shot some video, assembled it on in iMovie on my iMac, and here's the result.



I shot it with my D90, but it seems a little soft. Over time, I'll probably need to get a better HD camera to share some crisper vids. I hope you enjoy it.

Hey all
I have pretty much finished up my set up for a bit and thought i would share a quick video of how things are going. Let me know if you have any questions.

i need some advice, today as I was doing my water change I droped a piece of eggcrate that had a frag someone gave me right into the L T A.
I was not able to see where it went at first, then a few hours later I was able to see a section of white sticking out of the mouth.
what if any can i do

I have been looking pretty heavily at making my own lighting for a new 75 gallon tank I just got. I'm debating whether to make an LED fixture or use MH lamps. I am wondering what the light output need would be for a standard sized 75 gallon (I realize LED and MH are different so whichever you guys know more about, please fill me in!). I would like to ensure that I can care for SPS corals adequately (the tank is 21" deep). Also, I am planning on hanging them 6 - 8 inches above the tank if ...