72 bow front metal halide diy finally

[frogz]

ok here we go i have looked at alot of ways to setup a metal halide system in the plastic hood from oceanic and its not gonna be hard.i got the fans installed today i will start the 1x4 frame for the lights tomorrow here is a pic of the fan setup i will keep this thread goin so anyone needing this info will have it more pics to follow

 

[frogz]

i used a 1x4 across the top of the hood this is were the reflectors and bulds will be attached , it is screwed to the center brace and at each end all screws are counter sunk here is a pic i should get the rest of my equipment next week then i will update again ,tell me your comments

 

[frogz]

by the way when i installed the 1x4 the hood got rigid it doesnt flex hardly at all , i know people were saying that it was way to flimsey but not anymore

 

[wester97]

very sexy.

 

[unknown]

I like it alot and am looking forward to the pics of the complete product and how it works!!
Good job so far

Vince.

 

[frogz]

hopefully i will have the rest of my stuff this week, waiting on tank to be drilled and lights to get here i will be using dual 250 watt 20k xm bulbs

 

[frogz]

well here is an update i got my tank today the rest of my equipment should be here this week tuesday or wednesday
cant wait to get the lights goin. till next time here is a pic of the tank

 

[frogz]

i am using the hood that came with the tank and the plastic covers that go on either side on the top . i am not using the glass covers that cover the actual tank is that what you need cause i still have them in the box never opened

 

[bboersma79]

I really like this set-up how has it turned out?

 

[frogz]

its still up and running, i havent had any problems the only thing i dont like is the hood i have to take it off to clean
the tank and its a pain to take it off with all the equipment in it.
i am currently designing a wooden hood that will open from the front i will post pics when i get started building.

 

[unknown]

Still waiting for some full tank shots of what it looks like now. Ya got any yet.
Looks good I like the plumbing also.
Vince.:happyfish

 

[bboersma79]

Is that a custom sump or the oceanic sump and do you feel the stand has enough room under it?

 

[frogz]

its a berlin sump i will take some pics tomorrow and post them
it does need more room underneth

 

[frogz]

not a very good pic i just cant seem to get a nice pic

 

[frogz]

pic

 

[frogz]

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last one

 

[unknown]

Looking reall nice hope the system gets better and better.
HOPE
Vince.

 

[hagfish]

frogz, have you started on that new hood that opens from the front yet? I'm getting ready to make a hood for a 72 bowfront and I'm looking for some ideas.