i finally got everything set up..i am still waiting for my ballasts that i thought would be here today..i got a tracking # yesterday, but still no progress on them..hopefully they will arrive tomorrow..in the mean time, here is my setup..i got the canopy put on today..i put my reflectors up as well..this is what it will look like....
MH Setup Pics
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SueT
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lookin good... I know you are ready to have everything good to go.
i am more than ready..the guy was supposed to ship my ballasts a couple days before Xmas!!!!! all i know now is that the USPS has been notified to pick up a package!!! i still need to make a few minor adjustments..i will install some fans in there somewhere..i also need to sand a bit on the inside lip of the hood..i measured it very tightly..it just barely fit on the tank..my last one moved because i left too much room..i wanted this one to fit a little tighter
aquaman3680
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Your not concerned about the heat the MH's will give and go on the VHO's?
DonW
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I would have the same concern. I'd loose the vho's they are taking away from the halides.
Don
nope!!! the VHO's will be gone..they are just in the pic because they are still lighting my tank until the ballasts arrive..i tried to figure a way to keep them in there for actinics, but they just don't fit.. i will probably put them on my coral qt tank..i need some good light to keep my sps alive while they are in qt
DonW
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i still have to come up with a way to get access to the tank.. the canopy is on temporarily..i may cut the front panel off and attach it somehow where i can get it on and off without having to remove the whole canopy..any ideas...
DonW
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DonW
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Push button, hood rises out of the way. Its pretty simple and not that expensive. The first time you scorch your arm on a halide you'll wish you had it.
Don
Krish
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Geesh...That's sucks Ron! Stop wasting server space :lol: Looks good man! You just need some more blue in there
:lol: Looks good man! You just need some more blue in there
Jiddy
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Geesh...That's sucks Ron! Stop wasting server space
Dont even start Krish, lol
Looks good Ron, when you get a chance, can you take a shot of the canopy lookin at the MH setup, im impressed, good luck
Hey Ron,
Maybe you could take that idea a step further. Suzie (Tangee) on the board has her canopy hinged and attached to the wall in back of her tank. On the front of the tank she attached pistons (like on a truck canopy) to lift the hood and lights out of the way. It's pretty cool. Anyway best of luck with the new lights.
Scott
Krish
RF STAFF
Very cool man...Should give you tons of room to work in as the lights give you a tan!
