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Picked up a used MP40W last week from another member and then last night got a new EcoSmart MP40 and I have been playing with them ever since. Because I only have 1 EcoSmart pump I can not use any of the EcoSmart programs with both pumps so I have it setup currently in long pulse mode at about 80-85% power and 10sec pulse. I also have it go into night mode at about 10pm when all of my lights turn off. So I was just wondering what program everyone else is using and why?

On March 13th MASM hosted the first Breeder's Workshop at the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

It was our intent to bring together two well known breeders for a full afternoon of captive breeding information and discussion.

A little background... last fall MASM started putting together the Marine Breeding Initiative, or MBI, to promote captive breeding and to help organize captive breeding information. More information about the MBI can be found ...

Recently, I needed some actinic VHO bulbs for my tank. A found a couple of people in my local club ( www.dfwmas.org ) that needed the same kind, and we did a quick group buy from Marine Depot. Ordering 6 bulbs at once guaranteed free shipping, which is a plus. The order was placed on Wednesday and shipped out the same day. They arrived in a huge triangular box today in perfect condition.

I was very happy to install them tonight, and the blue really popped in my tank. My older bulbs ...

Just joined the site and wanted to say "HELLO"!

Still looking around and checking out the site. Nice job Marc!

I am a first-time reef addict. Actually, more specifically, I plan on setting up a FOWLR 120 gal tank (with a cleaner crew). I have already purchased 60 lbs of base rock (dead rock) from Tampa Bay Saltwater. I plan on adding 60lbs of (Florida) live rock to get to 120 lbs of rock. I planned on purchasing the live rock from Tampa Bay Saltwater also... but before I decide for sure , ...

Does anyone have any experiences they can share about TBS live rock or any other good cured live ...