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![]() the wife vito'd teh stencil idea.. for now...but....
the lights arrived today woo hoo. let the hood build begin.. i alredy see acouple issues with the hood but ill work it out didnt take account of the ballast for the mh. ill find room tho. so tonight and tomorrow i will figure out how to mount this beast and post pictures of the light. the fun begins again. my first mh fixture. even if it is cheap lol
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![]() ok so here it is the pics of the light im sorry im not a great photographer. all said and done im going to like this light. switched the 14k bulb with the 20k bulb right away and will start with that.
here are a couple pics before i figure out how im going to mount it in the hood. ill leave the tank shot for when i have the light mounted. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() Looks snazzy.
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![]() so..stand is done just have to find a spot to mount the ballast preferably away from moisture of any sort. i figured a way to mount the light to be able to easilybe remove for maintenance. its not how i wanted my hood originally but i think all in all it will do the trick.well here are the pictures
![]() with lights on ![]() lid open ![]() light mounted with hooks ..alum rod.. light rests on the rod with the chanel meant for original mounting legs ![]() ![]() and now i have to wait until november to put it in its final resting spot.. its going to be difficult and we may not be able to wait but i need to prep the daycare for a few changes first. hope you've enjoyed the build as much as i have
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![]() well did some work today, moved the tank in to its final resting place. a couple of hiccups but it there now. no water will be in it untill wed/thurs going to do a couple water changes on my 90 and keep the water in a holding tub with power heads. then do another water change on my 90 on tuesday which should give me close to 30g of water for the 50. then i will mix up a new batch of water and start adding water to the tank.
as well i will be rinsing the sand and adding it to the tank as i fill it. the the sand clouds commence. when that is done i will let it run check for leaks/ problems. so hopefully by friday the tank will be running under its own steam. as for stocking list this is what i will have for now: in my 20 g holding tank.. fish will be added when im sure cycle is complete... 2 perc clowns ( had two babies 1 got too close to power head(my fault) will find him a friend later may he reast in peace) 1 red scooter blenny 1 cleaner wrasse 1 domino damsel (was in my 90 with a friend.. friend hated him will now go to a new home in 50) 1 cleaner shrimp (currently in 90 hopefully i can catch one of the 2) 1 mandarin dragonette ( will be added once copods start to thrive) 1 green bta 1 ricordea ( have to frag it) stuff i still need to get: snails linkia star and something for a sand sifter more corals definately a couple sticks. well thats all for now ![]()
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![]() im very impressed with the progress so far..great job
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![]() thanks scubasteve i hope to have pictures of the tank in its spot later today. i have been busy doing water changes and cleaning the area. there still is a bit of finishing work to be done but i want to wait until the tank is setled in thecarpet before i do that. all plumbing ishooked up and filtration set. i will have to buy carbon sometime this week.
equipt in the sump: uvsteriliser by <aa> odysea pump for refugium quiet1 4000 fro return (still have toputa gate valve onthis just incase) vertex in180 heater 300w still have to set the lines for fill limit once filled and label what cord is for what when and why mind you i stilhavent done thaton my 90 yet and its almost been a year.
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