Okay, so I did it, I got mad at all the little tanks (the 55, the 58, the 38) running on one system, and I bought a used 135 gal acrylic and a 75 gal acrylic long and I'm building one big system with the 135 on top and the 75 sumped as a combo sump/mud mangrove/and sand/macro refugium. The 135 came predrilled in a real interesting way, it was a freshy tank with a strange set up. There are three 1 inch holes in the dead center 18" apart from each... I thought these would make a nice closed loop system for pvc running through my rock. Now, how would I actually make this idea reality? Any websites other than the melevsreef one about the non drilled tank? Anybody do this on their drilled tank? Remember guys, I've got plenty of time, patience, and tools, so I don't care if it gets a little elaborate. I would like to keep it under Bush's deficit in cost though.
Also, any reason not to buy ballasts for halides from a hydroponics shop instead of aquarium supply? They've got 400w ballasts for $132.00 local here, and I been thinking 2 400w's and 2 HO's for lighting. Any suggested combos? The stand and canopy will be made by yours truly and my wonderfully handy sweetie, so if anybody knows sites with ideas/plans, we'd appreciate. Thanks all!
Also, any reason not to buy ballasts for halides from a hydroponics shop instead of aquarium supply? They've got 400w ballasts for $132.00 local here, and I been thinking 2 400w's and 2 HO's for lighting. Any suggested combos? The stand and canopy will be made by yours truly and my wonderfully handy sweetie, so if anybody knows sites with ideas/plans, we'd appreciate. Thanks all!