I've made about 50lbs so far. I want to end up with 80lbs. The next few batches I am making will be the more intricate upper levels. Matt is right, you do have to mess around with it to get the knack, but it is a lot cheaper, and you can customize it.
In case you hadn't noticed, the tank I am setting up is completely DIY including the tank (plywood and red oak with glass front, I'll post some pictures when I can get the tank into it's room). I did use a 20gal aquarium for the sump/fuge, however the rest of the set-up I am making myself. It's the only way I can afford it.
(Of course, I didn't make the pumps or heaters)...
The next move, after I get the rest of the plumbing figured out, is the light canopy that I will be making out of Red Oak. I haven't designed it yet but I will leave the space in it for at least 2-65 watt PC bulbs, to be added at a later date. That and an additional ballast for a couple of 110 VHOs should give me enough with the 4-40 watters I am going to use to get the aquarium started.
I've already got some blue rope light that will suffice for the "moonlight" effect.
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