Recent content by elzerrh

Thanks for the warm welcomes. Believe me...if there is one thing I have definitely learned so far..it's...be patient and read...read...read. Thanks again! -Bob

I may be confused...but to be expected right. :) In terms of wattage...the Nova Extreme is 4x39 or 156 watts. The Orbit I was looking at is 2x96 or 192 watts? But...the Nova Extreme is a T5 HO versus the Orbit's PC. In terms on Kelvin it looks like the Nova (2) 10,000K while the Orbit has...

I haven't ordered the lights yet as I am gathering info and planning an order. But yes...the lights will come with legs. Having not seen it I was concerned about having the lights on legs right above the water. Fearful of the lights falling in and electrocuting the tank. 8O Last night I...

Hello Everyone, I have recently decided that after 4 years of a FW tank...that it's time to enter the arena of the SW hobbyist. I have read some of the posting on this site and I feel I found the right place to join and be part of! I have always been drawn to the water...especially the...

So then I should provide some kind of glass platform for the lights to be on, but have it not take up alot of room so the tank can breathe. :)

Thanks for the replies! After doing some more reading, research and these posts I will definitely go with a sand substrate. I have been reading pros and cons of the play sand and it could be a way to save money. But…I don’t have a warm and fuzzy feeling about that, so I will probably spend a...

Hello Everyone, I have recently decided that after 4 years of a FW tank...that it's time to enter the arena of the SW hobbyist. I have read some of the posting on this site and I feel I found the right place to join and be part of! :D I have a 50 gallon tank and I am going to do a FOWLR...