In a small house, with 2 small children, I (suprise, suprise) have had a very hard time finding a good spot to root my tank. Even though it isn't a huge tank (60g), it has a rather large footprint (36x24). Finding a spot where it can be 2' from the wall meant hiding it way in the office or dining room. I was very unmotivated to build it in a spot where I wouldn't see it all the time. Well I've figured out a way to replace the entry way table with a dual-functioning tank stand, and have it not ...
Recently at Reef-A-Palooza 2011, I picked up a new CAD Lights Conical Protein Skimmer, model #TIA-1150. Here are my initial impressions of the unit. First the specs. From CADLights.com: *5 Decibels of audible sound. *1 Year Warranty covers the entire skimmer from top to bottom (including pump). *Dimensions: 9.75" x 6.5" x 18.5" ...