90 gallon build/rebuild.

[Mogurako]

Ok fine KD here's you full tank shots, still a wee bit cloudy, need to upgrade lighting and get my in-line heater.

 

[Mogurako]

Here's the before shot.

 

[jetajockey]

looks fantastic mogurako. Any idea how about howmuch water that background is displacing? Just curious. Wish I had those DIY skills, I bet it will look better with better lighting but I like the way it looks now, the dark areas are cool too.

 

[Sparky74]

I was wondering how it was going...

Looks great

 

[Mogurako]

looks fantastic mogurako. Any idea how about howmuch water that background is displacing? Just curious. Wish I had those DIY skills, I bet it will look better with better lighting but I like the way it looks now, the dark areas are cool too.

It ends up being roughly 75 gallons.

 

[roundar]

That's not too bad at all then, looks good man. I like the shadow cast by the top rocks for sure.

 

[HappyFit]

Impressive rock work!

 

[Mogurako]

That's not too bad at all then, looks good man. I like the shadow cast by the top rocks for sure.

Thanks, it will be better when I get my T5 s here is a couple of weeks.

I figured when I switch to XP4s I will get a little of my water volume back, I should have gone with some kind of sump set up, oh well.

 

[barterking85]

Incredible work man I am gonna reference this thread during my build hope you don't mind some questions along the way

 

[kdpuffer]

Looks incredible man, awesome job. I imagine it will unbelievable once you get your new lights. I just picked up some new fish for my tank. Got some goldheads and some more frontosas.

 

[Mogurako]

Ryan I am flattered that you would use my post as a reference. Feel free to post on here or PM me and I will share what i learned throughout my build.

KD, I can't wait to get my new lights, I am just waiting for fish need it to get their 48" T5 HO back in. Did you take any pictures of your new fish?

 

[roundar]

I don't know where you're getting your from, but I got this dual fixture(includes bulbs) for $66 shipped:

48" T5 HO Aquarium Light Strip Hood Plant 6500K 108W | eBay

 

[Mogurako]

I don't know where you're getting your from, but I got this dual fixture(includes bulbs) for $66 shipped:

48" T5 HO Aquarium Light Strip Hood Plant 6500K 108W | eBay

This is the the fixture I was looking at.

http://fishneedit.com/t5ho-4ft--2lamp-aquarium-light.html

 

[Ibrahim]

I don't know where you're getting your from, but I got this dual fixture(includes bulbs) for $66 shipped:

48" T5 HO Aquarium Light Strip Hood Plant 6500K 108W | eBay

Ouch... That's a knockoff of the Oddysea brand and it's even cheaper on aquatraders.com

 

[barterking85]

I emailed the odyssea company and asked them about the problems I have read about they said there has been 4 upgrades since and now they haven't had any complaints since and offer a 1 year warranty

 

[Ibrahim]

Yep I kno thats why I love all their products. They are at least half off of what those name brand companies sell and work just as good.

 

[roundar]

Ouch... That's a knockoff of the Oddysea brand and it's even cheaper on aquatraders.com

Yeah, theirs comes w/ a useless Actinic bulb with $6 difference in price. I've had no problems out of mine, great product imo.

 

[Mogurako]

So I have found these, it seems like overkill but for the price I am having a hard time passing this up. Thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290600988963?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649http://www.ebay.com/itm/290600988963?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

or

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

 

[Ibrahim]

Maybe the second one but Oddysea makes great ones that are much better but cheaper.

 

[Mogurako]

The 2nd one is an Oddysea.