wartskin
02/20/2009, 11:27 AM
So here we go! The start of the tank build. I will post many pictures..........as time allows!;)
So here to start is the tank, these aren't the best pictures but they will give you an idea of what we are working with. This is a tunze tank roughly about 111-115 gallons. The light is a Tunze 250watt fixture. It was a 150 but I made some modifications. LOL
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Now the ballasts are Icecap Electronic 250watt ballasts. I have two separate ballasts but only one lamp cord. Each ballast can be run independently on different timers if I so desire. I try and keep as little cords as possible in my setups. The light will be held up about 6" to 8" off the surface of the water with the white posts that you see. I will not have a canopy but may try and retro fit some T-5's into the setup. I personally like the dusk to dawn look.
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So here to start is the tank, these aren't the best pictures but they will give you an idea of what we are working with. This is a tunze tank roughly about 111-115 gallons. The light is a Tunze 250watt fixture. It was a 150 but I made some modifications. LOL
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Now the ballasts are Icecap Electronic 250watt ballasts. I have two separate ballasts but only one lamp cord. Each ballast can be run independently on different timers if I so desire. I try and keep as little cords as possible in my setups. The light will be held up about 6" to 8" off the surface of the water with the white posts that you see. I will not have a canopy but may try and retro fit some T-5's into the setup. I personally like the dusk to dawn look.
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