cross's 10gl nano build
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cross
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no dout, thats good advise. the gang box has vents in it but they are small and the way it is hung they are on the back of it. i may have to drill some vent holes on the top. thanks
cross
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questoin, i'm planing to build a canopy for this tank. how tall should it be with 4 T5's in it? i was thinking 8" plus the 3/4" lid. should i go 10" plus the lid?
MGDMIRAGE
Shoulda been a fish!
What kinda light setup is this? is it a retro fit kit?
Scooterman
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Make sure to put it on a GFCI.
cross
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yes, its the retro i'm going to build out of the 2x39 36" T5 fixture i have. it will be a 4x18watt T5 retro fit.
is that like a surge protector or something? with a bracker built in.
cross
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ok, so i know what a GFCI is. do i need to swope out the wall pluge or is there an easyer rout?
1fishkeeper
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I have seen ones that you can plug into the wall outlet. Check out Home Depot or Lowes for them.
cross
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cool, thanks. anyone know how tall i should build my canopy?
MGDMIRAGE
Shoulda been a fish!
Wish i could help ya there but i've never built one. I wouldn't think more than 6-8" anything taller i think would look odd on a 10, like a tophat.
cross
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yah, i think i'll just go 8" wich will acualy be like 6 1/2 to 7" after i drop it to the bottom of the top frame. thanks for your input.
cross
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well its been a while sense i posted a full tank shot. not much in there right now, i need more color " as in coral" like zoa's or somthing., so i'm keeping my eye out
. but here it is.
. but here it is.ajnweb
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I would just swap out the wall outlet, it is pretty easy to do. Just make sure you cut power to the outlet, and then depending on how you wire any additional outlets beyond the GFCI outlet, they can all be GFCI controlled or independent of the GFCI.
Just make sure you cut power to the outlet, and then depending on how you wire any additional outlets beyond the GFCI outlet, they can all be GFCI controlled or independent of the GFCI.
cross
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now wheres the fun in that?
...LOL. it would probly be cheaper to huh, the outlet verses the portible?
MGDMIRAGE
Shoulda been a fish!
Your tank is looking good man
cross
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thank you very much...
cross
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well i started on my DIY hood today. just need to get a hinge for the top and some trim to hide the nails, i went with 1x8 pine. i dont know if i should stain it or just polyurethane it. what are your thoughts? how do most seal theres?
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tylersweeney22
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very nice looking tank cant wait to get mine with some coal and a couple of fish. i hate waiting im to impatient.lol
cross
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thanks, i hear ya..lol. luckly i had a 55 that i took down, and just transferd stuff from that. i only have a bangaii cardinal and a few softys. i need more coral and color
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cross
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hood progress
well, it is slow but i'm making some progress on this DIY hood. i went with walnut 606 gel stain from minwax. i like this stuff, it's not runny like the regular stain. just brush it on and wipe it off. i still need to do some things, like clear coat it, add a fan and get the t5 end caps for the retro lights. tell me what you think, good or bad. it kinda sucks not having a garage or at least a shed to work in, oh well the living room is as good as any right.
well, it is slow but i'm making some progress on this DIY hood. i went with walnut 606 gel stain from minwax. i like this stuff, it's not runny like the regular stain. just brush it on and wipe it off. i still need to do some things, like clear coat it, add a fan and get the t5 end caps for the retro lights. tell me what you think, good or bad. it kinda sucks not having a garage or at least a shed to work in, oh well the living room is as good as any right
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