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So what I am getting from this thread, it's a matter of preference. If I want to have the dusk to dawn effect I need more lights If not One more 175w...
Right now i just have the reg flourescent hood light that came with the tank and two mh that I am slowly getting them used to. would that be enough...
I have metal Halides. I will have three total (eventually) 175w each. Would I really need to add Vho or any other type bulbs? :-/
The bulbs are 10k bulbs, I was reading that there is a break in period of 100 hours or so before they turn bright white.
That would be cool, use the drawing I have made you can probably build the canopy for less than $100.00 with cabinet grade plywood or use 4x8 planks...
I am glad to hear you are upgrading that should be fun. How soon will this take place? As far as this canopy I reconfigured the existing lid to fit...
The lights have came in and man are they bright. MArc do you have yours running at all right now or you waiting to make the canopy?
Thanks Craig. This site is addictive man.
As they say young at heart is all that matters. You are as old as you feel.
Hahaha ::) Suddenly I am feeling better, Im with you matt I will consider 40 old until I get there.
Yes there will be two of them in the back to pull the hot air out. I will build two blocks basically to house them in.
Here is a picture of me and my little monkey In disney. She is my little helper she helps with water changes and feeding and she is only three. I...
I plan on going 10 inches total but the halides will drop down to eight inches above the water. When I rebuild the face and sides of the canopy I...
not a bad plan at all. You can probably create a slot in the reflector itself to hold the glass. So that it can be removed for cleaning. Are the...
Go figure. I did order those from ebay. If you look at the gallery I think all I have to do is build the Frame of the canopy deeper and use the...
Hey guys, How far above the water should these lights be? there is no glass tops on my tank at all. The canopy in only five inches deep. I fugured...
It was $185.00 for both including shipping and handling. Comes with everything the reflector, bulb, ballast, socket, ten feet of cord. not like I...
the light I ordered will arrive this friday will post pics by sunday march 13th
Ordered the lights they are on the way can't wait to get rid of the old fluorescent lights I have.
will send out pics once I get the lights thanks from all the advise
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