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Lighting comes down to the question, "What do you want to keep in the tank?" Since you want "demanding corals" (I assume this is SPS corals) and clams, you might as well go with MHs from the start. My preference would be for two 150w double ended bulbs or two 175w mogul base bulbs, in what...

Way off topic... Those early versions of Linux were not much either. It took quite some time to make it into what it is today. When you get into systems, and this is all systems, not just computer systems, the first product released just barely works, the second one is much more feature rich...

My tank on LED lighting is that while it can be excellent lighting, we are still seeing the first generation of aquarium lighting. As such, it's very expensive, and we can expect massive improvements in a few years. As matters stand today, the break even point in cost between MH and LED...

If you have a joint like an aquarium edge, silicone will cure in only 24 hours. However, when you are using it to form a gasket you have a much greater depth of silicone to cure. That's why it's best to wait a week. Although you might get away with waiting only a day or two, a week is a lot...

If it's not an emergency, you can also run a bead of aquarium grade silicone rubber around the bulkhead, and then seat it and use the threaded nut to hold it in place. It will take a week plus to harden all the way through but the seal will then be solid.

Xenia is a funny coral. Sometimes it fails for no apparent reason. Here are a few things to check and do. Are you using any additives, or water treatments, or medications? I'd especially be looking for the use of stuff like iodine, since it's very easy to over dose the tank on it. Did you buy...

I have usually been able to find clear primer at my local HD, but if all else fails, you can usually get it here - (offsite link) - http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=8&ptid=27 It is correct in that some places will fail a home inspection because they don't see the purple primer. Use the...

When I first read the title of the thread, I thought this was going to be another thread on cyano or red slime algae control. However, I can see from the pictures that it's something quite different. I'm not even sure if it's an actual problem or not. It might be considered unsightly, but it...

I only know one person that has a Solaris lighting system. He was delighted with it, and bought a second fixture for another tank. My take on them is that the Solaris lighting system is a first generation aquarium lighting system, and extremely expensive. Yes, it does use less electricity, run...

Even though they are more expensive, I tend to favor the brand name RO/DI units like SpectraPure. That being said, most RO/DI units are similar and can easily be upgraded. There is nothing wrong with getting the lowest cost decent unit, and seeing how it works. Then upgrade as needed. Just...

I should have also put in this link. PVC bulkhead fittings are difficult to find at your local home center. You want the schedule 80 ones. Note that they do require a larger hole. However, you just glue them up like any other fitting. Offsite link - http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=2...

I've not had a problem with gluing PVC to bulkhead fittings using PVC cement. However, Carlo is correct, it is a different plastic. Go easy on the cement, and in this case, don't use primer. You could also replace those bulkheads with PVC bulkheads, but you'd need a larger hole, You also can...

An excellent point! Also, $200 buys a mess of other nice frags, or other corals. Why "put all your eggs in one basket" when a single error could kill a $200+ frag?

Getting rid of the cleaner wrasse is the best idea. Not only is it bothering your tang, a cleaner wrasse feeds on parasites that it removes from other fish. This is a diet that is almost impossible to replicate in your typical size home reef. I would say that about 99% of cleaner wrasses die a...

Sounds like my list! :) I know they come in a lot of color morphs, but I don't know what any of mine are either. I know I don't have any of the super exotic colors.

I should join NJRC just for the discount there. I'm almost tempted to do just that, but I made the journey down there last weekend. Naturally, I spend way too much money. I will say that anyone that makes the trip will see a great store, and a fantastic selection of corals.

Yea, you do have to watch young kids around aquariums. My younger nephew really loved seeing the fish. When he was about 18 months old, he just sit on my lap and we'd watch the fish together. He'd get all excited when a fish would come out from behind a rock, and he'd keep this up for almost an...

While not a NJ aquarium LFS, if you have the entire day to kill, and like myself you like to visit high end stores, it might be worth a trip to Pacific East Aquaculture (Dr. Mac's Corals). Here is a link (offsite) about their retail operation -...

Since you are using Paint Shop Pro and XP, addition memory would be a good investment. However, it may only help to some extent. This is because Paint Shop Pro, while an ok program, and a bargain compared to the Adobe product, it's just not going to be a robust at doing things. It's the old...

I think the others are missing the point. Yes, more memory will help, if the constraining factor is memory. While more memory is a good thing, if it's not the limiting factor, you are not going to see too much improvement. To give a good answer please tell us the following - What is the program...