Thanks! I like a mix tank. I was into zoas, LPS, and a few SPS.
Peter, Welcome back! I am recently back as well. Some things have changed. LED’s seem to be the norm now. I am actually going T5. Stocking up on enough lamps in case the ban thing becomes a reality. Apex still rules when it comes to controllers, although the GHL people absolutely love them as well. As far as AIO goes Waterbox, Innovative Marine, JBJ, Fiji Cube.It's been a few years since I left the hobby. I've been temped to come back. Any OG who can tell me what had changed since the last time I was here...at least 10 years ago. What's a nice All-in-One setup that I can look into? What's a good controller now? Is LED the norm for lighting compared to MH and T5? I'm a born again newbie.
I just crawled back out of the sump after a break of about 5 years myself. Definitely some interesting developments in reefing over that time. No joke, people really do dose nitrate and phosphate now.
WOW! Interesting. That's really good to know. Thanks!
Thanks! But I'm not back 100% yet...just looking around first. Not sure if I can invest the amount of time and energy back into this hobby or not. But I would love to have a center piece in the house again. I think I still have my T5 fixture with 8 bulbs, but they probably need to be replace. Did you say they are going to ban T5? I did take a look at the Waterbox and it looks really nice.
BRS the dominant online retailer? Good to know if I do decide on coming back! Thanks! What's a good local fish shop around the area now? Is Jay still around in NH?I just crawled back out of the sump after a break of about 5 years myself. Definitely some interesting developments in reefing over that time. No joke, people really do dose nitrate and phosphate now.
Otherwise, LED light, DC pumps, AIO systems, sending water out for testing, and for some reason a lot of people seem to be dosing expensive bacteria in a bottle as a regular thing(?). Oh, and BRS the online store (not us) has ingested Marine Depot and become a sort of dominant online retailer AND source of info for the reefing community at large. (Umm, an internet age thing I guess?)
Don’t do it! Don’t do it!!!
Welcome back
Are you making fun of my LED rigs I made years ago? hahaha I'm sure LED has improved a lot since. If you have any LED fixtures you would recommend I would appreciate it.
That's awesome that you can get real time measurement of Alk, salinity, etc. I wonder if anyone started using AI to control their tank yet?
BRS the online store. Mixed feelings here, I'm always skeptical when my product reviews and other information come from people who sell said products. Take it all with a grain of salt, just noting that once upon a time their place in the reefing community would reek of conflicts of interest at best. They do have a lot of good products, and a lot of informative videos. I worry that I see what seems to be a LOT of "blind faith" in the larger reefing community (not here necessarily), but to each their own.
WHAT?!?!?! Are you serious?!?!?!yellow tang used to cost $20-$30 just 2-3 years ago and now they are $300-$500 and you cant even find them
Havent seen the. For $20-30 in 5+ years. I bought one right before the ban for $100.yellow tang used to cost $20-$30 just 2-3 years ago and now they are $300-$500 and you cant even find them
when was this never seen them that lowyellow tang used to cost $20-$30 just 2-3 years ago and now they are $300-$500 and you cant even find them
