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Old 12/19/2007, 07:53 PM
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Mikee,

The nozzles come out 4 in. They dont take any space at all really.

Ok, so the plumbing is all done. After 10 trips to Lowes and lots of patience.. its finally done. Here are some pictures of the process. Next, im gonna water test it in a few days once all the silicone dries and all. Tomorrow in hanging the lights from the ceiling..I was thinking im gonna hang them about 6 in. off the water surface..Any opinions?







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Old 12/19/2007, 08:22 PM
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About time for pics! lol
looking good, now fill er up!
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Old 12/19/2007, 09:05 PM
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Thanks Sean..i think it came out preeeetty good..

I dont have my RO unit yet.. but im gonna fill it with tap water and let it run!.. hopefully no leaks.. crossing my fingers, hoping everything goes smoothly..
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Old 12/20/2007, 08:29 PM
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how far should i hang my lights off the waters surface??
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Old 12/20/2007, 08:34 PM
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I can't remember what kind of lights they are. MH are 9 to 12" off the water. T5s & VHO are 4" off the water.
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Old 12/20/2007, 08:47 PM
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They are 250w Aqua Medic Ocean Light pendants.. I was thinking about maybe 6 or 7 inches...Any suggestions?
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Old 12/20/2007, 09:03 PM
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9 to 12" off the water for MH bulbs.
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Old 12/20/2007, 10:21 PM
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9 it is! Thanks Marc!!!
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Old 12/20/2007, 11:49 PM
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make a system where you can raise it or lower it if needed. That way you can lower it if your water temp is alright and if its too high you can raise. Another advantage with this system is if you ever need to stick your hand in the display, which is pretty much every 30 minutes for most folks who are contantly tweaking things, you wont need to worry about getting burned from the lights. Tanks is coming along very nice! All the best with the water test!!
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Old 12/21/2007, 01:10 AM
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Also depends on the par. I have mine 6" off of the water. But next time, I'd think I might go like 9". The main reason is working room and not being able to take pictures.
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Old 12/21/2007, 09:56 AM
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I have mine 3-4 inches off the water. The closer the bulbs are, the better my coloration is. The problem is, I use a Reeflux/Luminarc set up and the bulbs are very intense out of the box, while they dull out really quick after about 4 months. Thats when the lights get closer to the water.

I measured the Quantum Flux and out of the box the readings are in the 800's at the surface of the water and 8 months later they are 400
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Old 12/21/2007, 12:44 PM
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what K were the bulbs...20K's lose their PAR faster ive heard compared to a lower K
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Old 12/21/2007, 08:12 PM
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Reeflux 12K...
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Old 12/25/2007, 01:05 AM
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de bulbs right? nice setup!
also i would get a check valve above the pump.
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Old 12/25/2007, 01:17 AM
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de bulbs right? nice setup!
also i would get a check valve above the pump.
I would second that I forgot to tell you to get one of those this is the one I use:


more info here
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Old 12/25/2007, 10:54 AM
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Thanks guys!

Already has one..just a different one

Im just waiting to go back into town to leak test it..
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Old 12/26/2007, 10:01 PM
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Very detailed Planning.! Great Thread
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Old 12/27/2007, 01:23 AM
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Lookin great so far! Great choice on the lighting. I definatley support the Reeflux 12k's, they should look amazing. Are you going to use any supplimental lighting with your MH? Sorry you probabaly already answered the question. Best wishes!
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Old 12/27/2007, 10:49 AM
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Thanks guys!

Corndork2,

Well, its kinda tough to add any suppl. lighting since they are pendants..i wish i could :P

Sorry i havent updated. Im out of town due to the holidays and family. Once i get back into town ill wrap it up..

Thanks!
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Old 12/27/2007, 02:25 PM
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You should coat the inside of the cabinet with a sealer to prevent the wood from swelling from all the moister.

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Old 12/27/2007, 06:27 PM
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uh oh..too late..ill buy the spray version :P
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Old 12/31/2007, 06:53 PM
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I should be back into town tomorrow the 1st (Happy New Year Everybody!). I just picked up a Tunze 6025 for extra flow!

Next thing to do as soon as i get back is water test it and hang the lights. If everything runs smoothly (crossing fingers) it will be ready to filled up with salt water..
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Old 01/03/2008, 05:20 PM
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UPDATE: Ive decided to go with Helios bulbs instead..gonna give them a try.

Does anybody have an opinion on them?
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Old 01/04/2008, 10:14 PM
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UPDATE: Minor set back.. Did leak test...and i have 3 small leaks.. I emptied the tank..and gonna silicone the joins where it leaks from.. VERY minor leaks, i should be able to fix them. Here are a few pics of the water test.






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Old 01/05/2008, 01:30 AM
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Oh man, that's too bad. just read the whole thread. Good luck sealing it up.

WOW the water level is scary, or is that just tricking my eyes

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