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Tank is not drilled, but I have 1 1/2' drill bit from glass holes kit, which can add to this for free, so you could try to drill it.
As far as I know only bottom is tempered, back walls are not.
Bottom frame has couple small cracks that never increased in 2 years, so I think they are safe...
I think it's older Coralife, new one is here:
http://www.marinedepot.com/Coralife_Aqualight_Pro_HQI_MH_Lamp_%2b_PC_%2b_Lunar_LED_24_Inch_Double_Ended_Metal_Halide_Power_Compact_Fixtures_with_Moon_Lights-Coralife-ES53502-FILTFIMHMPMDMLM3-vi.html
I've added comp fan to extra cooling. Have 1 extra...
All works.
same, new at marine depot ($104):
http://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_UV_Advantage_2000_HOB_UV_Sterilizer_8_to_10_Watt_UV_Sterilizers-Aqua_Ultraviolet-AV1111-FIUVUUET-vi.html
More pics (still don't know how to make D50 see proper colors and brightness). Any advice?
mini carpet (I have 2 )
hammer?
gbta?
I also have several 'mini' GBTAs from Paul redfishblufish, they puff up nicely under LED, do not multiply uncontrollably and don't bother anyone, so I keep...
I had some fish missing, but can't prove it's star's fault. This star been in my tank for about 2 years, it's been very active initially, like an octopus. At feeding time it would jump out of rockwork and wave it's tentacles trying to catch food. then during the FW war 1 it become...
I believe I've used about 10 2x4 and couple 2x6, also one sheet of 4x8' 1/2" plywood ( back and left walls - for additional rigidity ).
I made it taller to accomodate Brutes.
Used plan to calculate quantity and lengths of boards, then cut them using miter saw, then screwed them together, then...
This is my 2nd SW tank.
1st was 55 gal corner with HOB skimmer and weir overflow(will put in Deals & Steals).
Plans for stand were posted by Paul redfishbluefish, and stand was easy to make.
Stand was waterproofed with deck waterproofer.
Finished (black) exterior and canopy covered with marine...
I still have plenty of these snails and some hermits from Sandy Hook collected about 2 years ago.
They are survivers (2 FW treatments ) and hard workers.
Contgratulations on your victory over the FW.
I've done it twice with significant losses (due to me not following all instructinos - water changes + carbon).
Melanarus wrasse could not keep up with them.
What seemed to work - moved to bigger tank, did not use old sand, live rock was soaked in...
Olivier did some custom tops from plexi with net that has bigger slots (1/4") so it doesn't block as much light as insect screen from Home Depot.
PM him.
Regarding the price of lithing: initial cost of LEDs could be higher, but you don't have to replace lamps every year, so in couple years prices are about even, and then LEDs become the 'cheaper' option.
Petsmart background will not stick properly.
How about spraying back with whatever coloer using can spray from HD ? I used blue-metallic - it reflects light better.
After a while, your background will be covered in coraline and color of the backwall will not matter.