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subshop · 06/04/2012, 05:33 PM

Hi prettypearl08, good for you ! My two cents ... I assume your tank will be on a concrete floor ? I would build a stand with cement blocks with 4" I-beams across, 2 layers of 3/4 plywood (sealed of course ) and at least 1" high density foam for the tank to sit on. As for leds. I think that's the way to go. Less heat, less power consumption and many more options than standard lighting. Good luck ! Neil

06/04/2012, 05:33 PM	#21
subshop Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: orange county, ny Posts: 140	Hi prettypearl08, good for you ! My two cents ... I assume your tank will be on a concrete floor ? I would build a stand with cement blocks with 4" I-beams across, 2 layers of 3/4 plywood (sealed of course ) and at least 1" high density foam for the tank to sit on. As for leds. I think that's the way to go. Less heat, less power consumption and many more options than standard lighting. Good luck ! Neil __________________ Check out my build at http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1475609 "PRAY, HOPE AND DON'T WORRY" - PADRE PIO Current Tank Info: 500 for a system total of 700 Gallons