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Old 02-18-2009, 12:40 AM
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i'm interested in someting for my 45g 1/4 round as well. Presently using T5, But wouldn't mind trying halide. I was thinking 2 175W or mine maybe? with actinics in middle? The Halide would be in front, and the Actinic T5's run the radius, from the point in the back to the front center. Wonder how that would work????
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Old 02-18-2009, 02:59 AM
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i'm interested in someting for my 45g 1/4 round as well. Presently using T5, But wouldn't mind trying halide. I was thinking 2 175W or mine maybe? with actinics in middle? The Halide would be in front, and the Actinic T5's run the radius, from the point in the back to the front center. Wonder how that would work????
sounds good if you have both halides closer to the front or use good reflectors. what kind of canopy are you using?
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Old 02-18-2009, 03:30 AM
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sounds good if you have both halides closer to the front or use good reflectors. what kind of canopy are you using?
No canopy. Open top. have a Teklight 4 x 24w T5 hanging from celing right now with the spring loaded retractable hangers. I like the hanging method.

here's a crappy pic of my present setup with the T5's my cell phone sux for pictures hahah
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nice tank looks similar to my tank except i have a canopy, similar rock layout as well.

wish i can some how get rid of my glass tops, would help with my heating issues. hanging isnt an option for me so with out them i have nothing to hold up my lighting.

any one know if there is such a thing as non corrosive metal egg crate material
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Old 02-18-2009, 03:53 AM
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nice tank looks similar to my tank except i have a canopy, similar rock layout as well.

wish i can some how get rid of my glass tops, would help with my heating issues. hanging isnt an option for me so with out them i have nothing to hold up my lighting.

any one know if there is such a thing as non corrosive metal egg crate material
Can you use glass strips? Ive seen tanks run narrow strips to support the lights.. I have a glass top made for mine too, but got tired of cleaning the glass every 2nd day. And now with the 20g ATO set up, no worries with evaporation
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Old 02-18-2009, 03:47 AM
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dont worry just tell her ... Lairay did it .... LOL i was going to setup mine up till i found me some legs.... want to know a really nice fixture ? ... maristar 36 inch... and hanging from the roof ... oh yeah very very nice.... it comes with nice hanging hardware that makes it look part of the house
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Old 02-18-2009, 03:53 AM
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take alook at this fixture and power .... powder coat black ... and the brightness of it
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wow i see you have been heavily accumulating your corals, almost looks fully stocked and it hasnt been that long since you got your lighting.

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Old 02-18-2009, 03:58 AM
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yeah .. the bottom left... see that anemonie ... damn thing was only the size of a toonie.... now look at it... it loves the light.... ur blue frag is now starting to grow onto the putty ... and everything else is NUTS ... cant wait to put more in ... LOL
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