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[FDshoes]

As long as the 2x4 go the short way and you put them every foot it is more then enough to support 5000 lbs plus my doors are 2 and half foot wide so enough to get the dump in.

 

[Gti_Leo]

hmm alright cool. hopefully i get a response o nthe aquarium cuz i really want to have a larger reef

 

[FDshoes]

Yea I can't wait to get mine set up. How much is he trying to charge you?

 

[Gti_Leo]

was askign $400 canadian with a short stand that won't be used

 

[FDshoes]

Yea I left the stand with the person I bought it off of. I got it for 250 with internal overflows. Had to drive 3 he's for it but well worth it.

 

[Gti_Leo]

this one doesn't have overflows, i'll have to drill them and i'll probably redo all the silicone seals as well

 

[FDshoes]

I wouldn't go crazy on the seals unless he did them himself. If they are factory seals I would say leave them. They do it everyday and no offense but are prob better at it then me or you.

 

[Gti_Leo]

it was a custom built aquarium, but remember the silicone drys out over time weather the factory does a better job or not they can eventually still leak

 

[FDshoes]

They do but not if there has been water in most of the time. If it has been in storage for a long time then yes do them but if not I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[FDshoes]

Most silicon has a 30 yr life span so unless it has been stored in an extremly dry enviornment it us most likely fine.

 

[Gti_Leo]

probably but there is no harm being on the safe side. i like the piece of mind

 

[FDshoes]

I hear u on the safe side but with something that size and the amount of pressure that the water creates make sure u completly clear the old silicone and separate the glass pieces so the silicone reaches all the way thru for a complete seal.

 

[FDshoes]

Now only if my consruction background can not only make a "pretty" stand but also make a stable enviornment I will be all set. But unfortunatly not that easy lol

 

[Gti_Leo]

i have a construction backgroun also, by my expertise are in the lighting and electrical part of the aquariums

 

[FDshoes]

Lol that is the one part I don't have. I have always subbed the electrical parts out. Wish I new more about that would love to do diy hood but unfortunatly electrical has always scarred me.

 

[FDshoes]

I will build a house from the foundation up but not touch a wire lol

 

[FDshoes]

http://www.tbaquatics.com/current-truelumen-pro-deepwater-blue-453nm-36-led-light-1020.html

Another question abt lights could I build a diy hood with a combination of these light strips and besides could I would it be enough to support corals? I was thinking 4-6 of the 36 inch tubes that are different intensities tied into a controller.

 

[Gti_Leo]

sure you can do that you just might need a hanger to do so, but i don't know if those LEDs will be powerfull enough for a reef system.

if you want to go with LEDs looking into going with cree LEDs, you can get DIY retro fit kits from rapidled for pretty cheap

 

[FDshoes]

Cree 3 w leds. Would 75 of them for a total 225 watts be sufficient. 40 blue 20 white and 15 high whites. Set up in 5 rows of 15?

 

[Gti_Leo]

i'd go with atleast two 48 LED retro kit from rapidled with dimmable drivers