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pclown
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I will try to get you a picture of mine tomorrow. I bought the standard one and I begin wanting more so I upgraded to the MH, and it is so much better. I could never go back to PC's. My corals open up better and look healthier. Just because someone says that you can keep something in your tank does not mean it will thrive there. I have notice a big difference.
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kimc
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OK... great. I will be watching for your picture. Thanks. Anyone else??
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kimc
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Pclown... thanks for the pictures. Your tank looks really nice. Do you have a problem with dust falling into the tank though the egg crate??
pclown
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Originally Posted by sac10918
PClown..
Why did you chose to use egg crate insetad of the glass? I am just wondering because I am in the process of setting up my new one...
The glass will trap in heat and cause the water temp to go up. The egg crate allows for better gas exchange (more oxygen in the water) and the heat to escape. I dont have a problem with dust or anything in my water. I chose the white piece of egg crate but they have a clear piece as well.
I have read where people using the glass had problems with heat jumping up. I did my research and found that using egg crate was the best solution. My temp before my MH was between 80 - 82 degrees and now is between 79.5 and 81 degrees.
PClown..
Why did you chose to use egg crate insetad of the glass? I am just wondering because I am in the process of setting up my new one...
The glass will trap in heat and cause the water temp to go up. The egg crate allows for better gas exchange (more oxygen in the water) and the heat to escape. I dont have a problem with dust or anything in my water. I chose the white piece of egg crate but they have a clear piece as well.
I have read where people using the glass had problems with heat jumping up. I did my research and found that using egg crate was the best solution. My temp before my MH was between 80 - 82 degrees and now is between 79.5 and 81 degrees.
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kimc
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I am planning to use egg crate too. I will get the clear egg crate (I didn't know it come in clear!!) . Thanks again!! Keep the pics coming!!!
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kimc
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Well, I ordered my tank!!! It is going in my office (at work) and everyone is so excited!! I have a 7gal minibow now. I am really looking forward to a bigger tank. Thanks for helping me decide. I was really torn between the JBJ DX 24 gal and aqua pod 70W HQI. I bought the Aqua Pod for $299.00 ... What do you think about painting the egg crate black?? Do you think the heat from the lights would cause harmful odors??
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kimc
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OK. that's what I was thinking... thanks!!
agent-x
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Originally Posted by PClown
I will try to get you a picture of mine tomorrow. I bought the standard one and I begin wanting more so I upgraded to the MH, and it is so much better. I could never go back to PC's. My corals open up better and look healthier. Just because someone says that you can keep something in your tank does not mean it will thrive there. I have notice a big difference.
is yours the 70w MH?
I will try to get you a picture of mine tomorrow. I bought the standard one and I begin wanting more so I upgraded to the MH, and it is so much better. I could never go back to PC's. My corals open up better and look healthier. Just because someone says that you can keep something in your tank does not mean it will thrive there. I have notice a big difference.
is yours the 70w MH?