I created a new webpage for those of you that want to use a glass aquarium for a sump. Using some acrylic pieces, you can make a satisfactory sump and save a lot of money.
I thought I'd show you guys my new auto top off system. It isn't a huge change, but it is nicer than before.
First I went to Home Depot and bought more wrapping paper rubbermaid containers. At Walmart these cost $9.99, but at Home Depot they were under $5 each. I bought three, but after placing them in the fish room, they still took up a little too much space. So I used two, and the third one is holding wrapping paper at the moment.
Yesterday, all water parameters were tested and logged.
Then I changed out both Phosban Reactors with media, and used twice as much as last time. (12 heaping teaspoons per reactor) I also changed the carbon in the third reactor to help remove toxins from the water. All associated pumps were thoroughly cleaned.
The webpage about a 16w refugium lightbulb has been updated, to provide better information that is easier to follow now. 16w bulb
Yesterday was the DFWMAS Frag Swap, and 160 people showed up with coolers and coolers of coral frags and used equipment for sale. At last count, over 600 frags were brought and traded/sold to excited hobbyists.
I ended up with a bunch of new pieces for my tank, which is perfect because I was looking for new SPS to restock the tank. Many of the beauties I had earlier this year died during the PO4 (Phosphate) issues I battled for several months.
So here are the new additions:
New images were posted in my thread on ReefCentral.com
In it, you'll see my new mandarin and a pretty coral that just had to come home with me. And a bunch of pictures of other corals in my tank that are doing beautifully.
I want to thank everyone that took the time to call, email or PM their thoughts, suggestions, and personal (similar) experiences. It really was tough to accept my mistake, since it cost the lives of the animals I choose to care for on a daily basis. Day by day, I felt a little better and was able to accept the situation and focus on what I still have. The losses were terrible, because many were with me for many years and several are very difficult to replace due to their specific needs.
I made a huge mistake last night. And it cost the lives of many of my beautiful fish. 
I turned off the pumps to feed the suncorals, and forgot to turn them back on. The pumps were off from about 3am until 11am, and when I woke up and saw the tank I quickly turned on the pumps.
Within minutes I saw the carnage. Dead fish littered about the substrate, others gasping. I can't believe I made such a horrible mistake. It literally brings tears to my eyes even typing this out.
Here's a video from tonight's water change. It is a 14 meg file, so dialup should Save As.
