DIY Canopy and lighting

jbillens

jbillens

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I am in the process of building my aquarium. I want to do most of everything myself. I have already looked into the diy sump and skimmer pages on here, as well as the diy stand. This all for 30 gal. reef tank. I am somewhat stumped as to what i should do about my lighting. I want to just go with metal halide but dont know anything about it. is there any way to install some sort of socket in my hood that a metal halide bulb will fit into or does it not work that way. all advise is welcome
thanks
josh
 
thegrog

thegrog

Active Member
I am in the process of building a canopy for a 29 breeder right now. Going to have MH in it. If you want, I can post some progress pics and how-to's.
Basically to build it, you just need a support for the MH bulb and reflector that is 8-10 inches above the water.
 
jbillens

jbillens

Member
Yes please that would be most helpful. What kind of setup do you have as far as the light itself. any certain brand or model that i should be lookiing for
 
carshark

carshark

Active Member
me too im buying a 400 watt radium MH bulb, socket, spider reflector, and ballast. need some info on a DIY for a 75 gal. or just suggestions..not trying to steal a thread just some helpful info posts to the thread starter will help me too
 
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