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George, looking real good. I always like seeing actual build pictures, so keep the pictures coming. My comments have to do with the build instructions on RC. The stand plans they have show four more “legs” on each of end portions of the stand. Here’s the picture showing the additional...

What are your alk and calc numbers….and what do you do to maintain alk and calc? Assuming you don’t have a CO2 problem, proper alk and calc numbers will maintain proper pH. Also, if you “cook” the baking soda at 300 for an hour, it will be more effective in raising pH….but do it slowly...

Good stuff Ed! Congratulations.

I’m aging myself, but as Edith Ann would say, “PPTHHPTHPFFTHPPPT!!!....and that's the truth!” :grin:

I agree with Jason. Unless you are using thick, big “L” channel aluminum, it will flex with the glass. That is, you will need, at a minimum, a center brace. As far a tempered glass, HERE is a simple way to determine tempered glass. I used a netbook with a pair of polarized...

With the water change tonight, cleaned out the skimmer section of the sump. I guess I’ll have to add this clean-up to the schedule.

Nick, sorry to see this….but I can understand. :( Folks, this is top shelf….and a fantastic deal! Please, someone jump on this.

Wow! This is a head-scratcher for me. My new sump is coming up on its one year anniversary. So I’m doing a little house cleaning today. My skimmer sits up on a plexiglass shelf about six inches above the bottom of the tank. This area below the skimmer is quite dark and therefore I never...

I’d prefer having a tank ready to go. HERE is a free tank on craigslist or pick up a tank at Petco at a buck a gallon when they have their sale.

Ed, I’ll bring a really nice birthday cake…..with candles. Come on, this would be the best birthday party for a one year old! He’ll think all those people are there for him.

Olivier, let us known when you are ready to move the tank back in. I'll be by tomorrow morning for breakfast.....I love cold pizza. :grin: