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  1. herbert4

    Distance between lights and tank

    Thanks for all the input. Kirk <img src="graemlins//mischievous.gif" border="0" alt="[Mischievous]" />
  2. herbert4

    removing paint from glass

    thanks Ill check Home Depot. Kirk <img src="graemlins//mischievous.gif" border="0" alt="[Mischievous]" />
  3. herbert4

    removing paint from glass

    sorry it is glass. thanks for your responses. Kirk <img src="graemlins//evilwhorn.gif" border="0" alt="[Evil Horn]" />
  4. herbert4

    removing paint from glass

    the 125gal tank I got has one side painted black on the outside of the tank. What is the best way to strip it off? I want to view it from all sides. Thanks Kirk <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" />
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    Distance between lights and tank

    if i use pendant MH's are there any combo systems to incorperate VHO of do i need to skip the pendant and get a combo retro kit? Any body know? thanks Kirk <img src="graemlins//evilwhorn.gif" border="0" alt="[Evil Horn]" />
  6. herbert4

    Distance between lights and tank

    Thanks for the quick posts. Kirk :D
  7. herbert4

    Distance between lights and tank

    I am building a 125gal sw tank. I want reef/fish. I am going to hang the lights from the ceiling in a hood. I am wondering if its ok to leave open space between the tank and hood. If so how far and is there a maximum distance, I know there is a min because of heat. Eventually I want MH and VHO...
  8. herbert4

    lights and hoods

    Thanks for the input kirk <img src="graemlins//evilwhorn.gif" border="0" alt="[Evil Horn]" />
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    lights and hoods

    another question I just was thinking of; Anybody know what kind of fans work best/ quietest ??? Thanks Kirk :D
  10. herbert4

    lights and hoods

    Thanks for your post David, I am a "pre-newbe" :D meaning I do not even have the tank yet. It's purchased but still on display in the pet store. <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" /> Kirk <img src="graemlins//eek.gif" border="0" alt="[eek]" />
  11. herbert4

    lights and hoods

    I am building a room around what i want to be a 125gal saltwater reef/fish tank. I understand that I probably need 3 250watt Metal halide bulbs, Supplemented with several VHO or PC bulbs 300-400 watts worth. I do have a beam above my tank so that I can hang heavy stuff from it. I would like to...
  12. herbert4

    new to salt/ getting 125gal need suggestions

    Thanks guys for all your posts. I really appreciate it. I keep reading and reading, learning more stuff each time. Is it hard to have a reef + fish in a tank. I still have not decided what way to go. I suppose that lighting might be cheaper if you do a fish only tank. Thanks Kirk :D
  13. herbert4

    new to salt/ getting 125gal need suggestions

    thanks for your reply Kevin. This so far has been a 2 year project. The fish tank is from a pet store. I will ask about the copper, I never even thought about that. Kirk
  14. herbert4

    new to salt/ getting 125gal need suggestions

    I purchased a 125 Gal. used tank. Want to make it salt water. It used to be fresh water. It is not drilled. I would like to have reef with fish. been reading many books / articles. Still not sure on best way to go <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" /> . I built addition to...
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