lights and hoods

[herbert4]

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 put all the lighting in the same hood.
My question(s) <img src="graemlins//confused.gif" border="0" alt="[confused]" />
1) does it make a difference on how much space there is between the tanks and the canopy?
2) does anybody have any pics or diagrams of combo canopies?
thanks
Kirk <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" />

 

[david s]

i was lookin into lightin these retro kits looked compact but alot of watts i a sorta a newbie tho take a look <a href="http://shop.store.yahoo.com/lamps-now/48retrokits1.html" target="_blank">http://shop.store.yahoo.com/lamps-now/48retrokits1.html</a> <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" /> <img src="graemlins//angel.gif" border="0" alt="[angel]" />

 

[herbert4]

Thanks for your post David, I am a "pre-newbe" 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]" />

 

[herbert4]

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

 

[cruises8]

I have the thermal sensing fan by Icecap and I love it. It speeds up and slows down depending on the temp. Moves a lot of air and is quite quiet! It's not the cheapest fan, but is works great!

 

[jim672]

Kirk,
If you want to comparison shop a little you might also try ahsupply.com. I found them to be a little less expensive than some others.

 

[herbert4]

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

 

[krusk]

use computer fans 4" is cheaper