Complete tank Upgrade

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  1. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    sorry, I can't help you there. I only use T5 HO.
     
    link248, Jan 24, 2011
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  2. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    lol so do i but not changin the bulbs but every 5 years sounds great along with under 40 watts of power sounds good to
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 24, 2011
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  3. pink4miss

    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    lol at the sump drawing picture
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    It looks good. I may be able to help you with lights...were you thinking about a DIY CREE build?
     
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  5. fischkid2

    fischkid2 Dirty Filter Sock

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    awesome job on the stand. You inspired me to build my own stand whenever i decide to upgrade.
     
    fischkid2, Jan 24, 2011
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  6. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    thanks it was done with an expo marker on the glass so it can be cleaned later :)

    really it wasnt that hard or expensive to build and gave me something to do. to buy one where i live is around 280-300 for a solid wood stand and i finished mine for around 150-160.

    possibly but I havent heard any reviews on them and have no eltrician experence so i was thinking the boost leds for the simple instulation but how do the crees preform?
     
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  7. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    just an update this is after the first coat:

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    on epicture is with the flash on the other is with it off the minwax dryies well IMO
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 26, 2011
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  8. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    here is the second coat:

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    without the flash:

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    one more coat and that will finish it i think
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 26, 2011
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  9. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    very nice!
     
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  10. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    I finished the third coat and the touchup today and it looks great I couldnt upload the picture before I went to work but its just darked W/O the spots showing through.
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 27, 2011
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