Well, after six years in Boston, I've moved to sunny California. You know it'll be 78 here on Friday, but I digress...
Despite having some nice weather, we don't have nearly the saltwater community infrastructure here that you all have in Boston. Thus, I'm turning to you for some questions regarding setting up a new tank. Here we go...
1. Acylic vs. Glass: I found a great deal on a 90G acrylic system with most of the bells and whistles that I "need" (want). Is this a bad idea? Does anyone have any sage advice before I jump in?
2. How do you handle coralline growing on acrylic without damaging the tank? Can it be done? Do you just have to get it early?
3. Any trouble with MH lights over an acrylic tank?
4. Anyone have hardwood floors and have a good idea to protect the floors? I was going to put down a large rubber mat, but might that trap water and hurt more than help?
5. Lastly, does anyone have strong opinions on lil' giant pumps, or aquamedic turbofloater sumps? Aquanetics chillers? Rio Powerheads? If you think I might me be making a mistake -- I'd much rather know now than in a few months!
Thank you all for the advice, and for the help and frags over the past couple years.
-Greg
Despite having some nice weather, we don't have nearly the saltwater community infrastructure here that you all have in Boston. Thus, I'm turning to you for some questions regarding setting up a new tank. Here we go...
1. Acylic vs. Glass: I found a great deal on a 90G acrylic system with most of the bells and whistles that I "need" (want). Is this a bad idea? Does anyone have any sage advice before I jump in?
2. How do you handle coralline growing on acrylic without damaging the tank? Can it be done? Do you just have to get it early?
3. Any trouble with MH lights over an acrylic tank?
4. Anyone have hardwood floors and have a good idea to protect the floors? I was going to put down a large rubber mat, but might that trap water and hurt more than help?
5. Lastly, does anyone have strong opinions on lil' giant pumps, or aquamedic turbofloater sumps? Aquanetics chillers? Rio Powerheads? If you think I might me be making a mistake -- I'd much rather know now than in a few months!
Thank you all for the advice, and for the help and frags over the past couple years.
-Greg