New reef in the works, 225g

[Dave C]

Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

Just curious....why are you going with black starboard?

Thanx much,

I went with starboard to protect the tank bottom. And I didn't want white because I thought it would be too bright. I figured whatever I put down there would be covered in algae quickly anyways and I've never seen black, but I have seen black sand & liked it. So what the heck, give it a try.

[Ruth]

I went with the black starboard also on my 190g - actually exactly the same as you did, cut in 2 pieces and from the cutting board factory. Like you say it soon gets covered in coraline and IMO looks better that say white which would also look dirty with live rock shedding etc.

[Dave C]

Ruth, do you have any pics of what your starboard looked like in the beginning & now?

[Ruth]

I know I don't have any from the beginning and right now it is just - um purple - I think there is a full tank shot in my gallery or photbucket account. Not much to look at really.

[Dave C]

Today I got an ozone reactor, air & water carbon filter from Marine Technical Concepts. It looks really good, well built. It allows me to use ozone without risking my Deltec skimmer.

[Farrmanchu]

You've got INSANE equipment! Especially for a new Reefer!

[Dave C]

Originally Posted by Farrmanchu

You've got INSANE equipment! Especially for a new Reefer!

Yeah, I know. In the long run it should be cheaper to do it this way rather then to go inexpensive & continually replace equipment to get to this point. Of course, no one say I had to get to this point but past experience helps me choose my equipment.