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Getting a small amount of input from Monsterfishkeepers, but those guy are vicious. Thanks again for the input. I am looking at using a Glasscages.com commercial glass tank with a divider overflow. The design and install will allow me to have only two sides viewable inside the conference...
The only answer I have been given to this point in regards to livestock is indigenous species to Alabama.
I feel more comfortable using a sump as this is how all of the reef tanks are setup. In the past I have always made them custom/DIY to fit the needs of the saltwater system. I am...
Currently, we are responsible for install and initial setup. I am planning to use a sump at this point.
I would prefer planted, but due to the clients vision, we will probably move towards FO w/rock or fake aquascape. Thier primary focus is aquaculture and I feel like the livestock will be...
I have dealt with saltwater predator and reef tanks for about 20 years. The company that I work for has the opportunity to install a 400 gallon ( 72" x 36" x 36") freshwater setup as part of a office interior project. The tank and stand are the only parts that I am confident in my knowledge...
thanks for the advice. i have decided to go with a 4 lamp 46.5" retrofit. 2 50/50 atinic whites and 2 super atinic . its alot of light but my tank loves it
:?: has anyone used any 46.5" VHO lamps? is there any difference between them and a regular 48" VHO? my canopy is only 48.75" on the inside so i was uncertain if the regular 48's would fit. any help is appreciated
thanks for the info. i have seen a site or two ( mostly german and UK) where this has been the latest thing in reef lighting. i just can't find anywhere stateside that has all the details. what i have learned is that an IC660 with 4 t5 54 watt lamps seem to be the trend. i just wondered if...
true about the size . im sorry i didn't make my question clear. i have heard that you can "overdrive" them and get alot of light and they are brighter than PC's
:? Can anyone offer a little information on T-5 lighting..... is it better than pc or vho ....where can you get it..... cost/ life.... is it worth it. any help would be very welcomed