help a 150g newb - let's do this reef together

[jon in alberta]

Originally Posted by reefwars

alot of people put eggcrate under there rock and then fill in and around with sand afterwards...

Thanks reefwars. you mention in another post about glueing down the eggcrate. If I get one big piece I presume that will not be necessary (the rock will hold it down). but just in case what kind of glue is ok?

also, should I be treating the water to remove organochlorines?

Thanks.

[jtbadco]

Maybe everyone has moved on but I would definitely beef up that stand.

As is it may be technically adequate but you always want to over build on a project this large.
For sure you should brace the legs around the bottom and add more 2x4's at the corners and even the center.

Just my opinion

[jon in alberta]

yup on it jtbadco - thanks.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by jon in alberta

yup on it jtbadco - thanks.

the eggcrate doesnt need to be glued down like you suggested i would almost make it the size of my tank bottom but i would keep it a few inchs away from the front or anywhere yourt tank will be viewed, so if your sand gets pushed around you wont end up seeing eggcrate endings.

[-=James=-]

Nice to see youre starting the tank Jon.

Radions cover about 2'x2' so I would buy 2-3 for your tank, depending on what you want to grow. You should look into the AI SOL too.
If you use tap water, treat it with Prime.

Good luck man