pepper'scove

I have a few questions about compression foam used underneath larger tanks.

1. How thick is the foam you usually put under your tanks?
2. What type of foam do you usually use?
3. The neoprene foam on this website seems like a good choice. What do you guys think?

My tank is a 21" tall tank (It's a standard sized 75 gallon). Assuming that the pressure ratings found at the link above is rated in psig (gage pressure) and not psia (absolute pressure), then the additional pressure due to a 21" ...

Over the past few months I have taken my first faltering forays into saltwater aquarium keeping. To say that it has been speed bump free would be... a lie. Among other things I have cracked my tank and killed some of my livestock, but I have learned a lot and am looking forward to the future. I'm not proud of some of it, but take it or leave it I'm learning and I wanted to share my most ambitious project with RA. I hope you guys get something useful out of this blog entry and can learn something ...

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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 ...