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I'm not sure what's going on......I didn't get any spam warning. When I attempted to go to the Membership Application, I got, "The requested page could not be found." Hopefully @kschweer , @SeahorseKeeper or @Edwardw771 could help with this.
I painted the PVC that is exposed in my tank.....most above water....and it still looks great...other than some salt creep. I painted it in 2008 with the 98 cent spray paint from HD. That portion in the water is covered with algae or scutz. Here is a corner of it, and note the pipe and...
HERE is the link of my experience in changing out the bearings in an MP10. It is the same procedure, but just different bearings. The most difficult part is picking the right bearings. I re-read the RC post maybe 5 or 6 times, making a chart of the bearings, and experiences, and still...
Here's two quarter rounds in the Philly area:
92 Gallon Corner Aquarium and Stand - $500
Fluval 77 gallons corner Bowfront Aquarium Fish Tank complete - $700
Both appear to NOT be reef-ready.
My personal opinion.....if they are compact fluorescent bulbs, I think you'd be better off going LED. You can get a kit for less than the cost of the compact hood.....and even less if you DIY it.
Here's my recommendation: Put down some tape where you want the hole. Draw a circle that represents the hole (trace the Kessil using a Sharpie). Now either cut out the majority of the hole with a hole saw or cut out the majority of the hole using a saber saw. Cut close to the line...
Marcus, if you wish to replace the fans, and want to bring this thing to Sayreville, I can solder in the new fans for you.....that will look like a professional job, using shrink wrap around the solder job. You just need to buy the fans.
And, if you want to use those fans, unless it's hidden...
I know you shouldn't judge LEDs by wattage.......however, two 24" TrueLumen Pro strips at 16 watts each isn't much light. Great for a FOWLR, but not for coral. I think the kits for that tank are in the 50 to 60 watt range. Maybe three strips would put you on the low end. You'll have to...
If I understand, you've already gutted the hood/canopy. You're choice is to buy a kit (Stevesleds, Rapidled, Proledsupply, etc.), or start from scratch and do a total DIY. I've got to believe there are DIY threads out there that show you how to do this specific hood.
Macus, the guts look pretty straight forward. The long rectangular box on the right is the ballast for the compact flourescent bulbs....the small little clear cube just to the left of that ballast (with the six wires coming out) is a relay (most likely to let the fans know when the lights are...