jalso
New Member
Hello all,
I'm doing some research towards putting together a 125g reef tank. I'm trying to anticipate my equipment needs ahead of time so I dont get caught up in an infinate upgrade cycle.
After choosing my tank size, next on my list is lighting needs. I'm leaning toward MH over PC to give myself the most future options for corals, etc.
Heres my question, MH lights need to be 18" above the water level (the number is from memory, i might be off), where can I get a canopy (and matching stand) that can accomodate these lights??
The tank will be setup in my living room, so I dont want to have the lights hanging above the tank. I've looked at the furnature from a couple of aquarium manufactures (all glass, etc), and none of them have canopies which are large enough for MH (as I understand it).
Do most people have custom made ones?? DIY?? or is there a place where I could purchase furnature for a 125g standard dimension tank??
Thanx much in advance for your input. Hope to have everything figured out and start setting up within a couple months.
PS - any helpfull hints or suggestions for a person just getting started out are greatly welcomed.
I'm doing some research towards putting together a 125g reef tank. I'm trying to anticipate my equipment needs ahead of time so I dont get caught up in an infinate upgrade cycle.
After choosing my tank size, next on my list is lighting needs. I'm leaning toward MH over PC to give myself the most future options for corals, etc.
Heres my question, MH lights need to be 18" above the water level (the number is from memory, i might be off), where can I get a canopy (and matching stand) that can accomodate these lights??
The tank will be setup in my living room, so I dont want to have the lights hanging above the tank. I've looked at the furnature from a couple of aquarium manufactures (all glass, etc), and none of them have canopies which are large enough for MH (as I understand it).
Do most people have custom made ones?? DIY?? or is there a place where I could purchase furnature for a 125g standard dimension tank??
Thanx much in advance for your input. Hope to have everything figured out and start setting up within a couple months.
PS - any helpfull hints or suggestions for a person just getting started out are greatly welcomed.
