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crabguy

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hello all. have been reading the posts on this web site for 3 weeks now. it's a great site. i have a 29 gal fresh water setup with an eclipse 3 hood. getting ready to set up a 52 gal flat back hex tank that a friend gave me. the hex has no hood or lights. any suggestions for an african tank?
 
Welcome to AA! I'd recommend a cannister filter in combo with a HOB, For the HOB I prefer Aqua clears and cannisters you will get a varied opinion about. I have several fluvals with no problems. The XP is another favorite of members here.
 
checked out the lights, can i use plexiglass to cover the tank?
 
I BOUGHT THE CORALIFE SINGLE STRIP COMPACT FLOR WITH THE FLIP UP LEGS, SO THERE WILL BE A SPACE BETWEEN THE LIGHT AND COVER, I THINK. THE PLEXIGLASS WILL BE OK? THE LIGHT COMES WITH AN ACRYLIC COVER OVER THE BULBS ALSO.
 
Should be fine. It may sag in the middle if it is thin or there is no cross brace on the tank. If you buy a little thicker plexiglass you should be fine.
 
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