hi all
this is my first journey into saltwater tanks and im hopin for a little direction and of course am interested in all sugestions. i have kept freshwater fish for many years and currently have a 46g tanganikan cichlid tank and a 90 gallon discus tank (also have a couple med tanks).
i have decided to diy the whole setup (or at least try) and will be postin so all can see my progress. i will be using 3/8 acrylic for the tank and sump.
and building the stand in my shop. i still have been trying to figure out which pump to use and have decided that as soon as i can i will post the plans for the tank and pluming and hopefully get some help from those who know better than myself.
the real question i have at this time is to those who know alot about lighting. i have recently gotten my hands on a fixture that was used as a parking lot light for a local safeway. i was told that its wired for 277 and plan rewire it for a 120 and than run a 175w mh inside of it. thing is is that im not sure it will work but i hope so cause after bieng cleaned up and painted its a very cool fixture. anyways is anyone familiar with this fixture and weather or not it will work for a reef tank ?????? (will be working on pics have to get usb cable)
this is my first journey into saltwater tanks and im hopin for a little direction and of course am interested in all sugestions. i have kept freshwater fish for many years and currently have a 46g tanganikan cichlid tank and a 90 gallon discus tank (also have a couple med tanks).
i have decided to diy the whole setup (or at least try) and will be postin so all can see my progress. i will be using 3/8 acrylic for the tank and sump.
and building the stand in my shop. i still have been trying to figure out which pump to use and have decided that as soon as i can i will post the plans for the tank and pluming and hopefully get some help from those who know better than myself.
the real question i have at this time is to those who know alot about lighting. i have recently gotten my hands on a fixture that was used as a parking lot light for a local safeway. i was told that its wired for 277 and plan rewire it for a 120 and than run a 175w mh inside of it. thing is is that im not sure it will work but i hope so cause after bieng cleaned up and painted its a very cool fixture. anyways is anyone familiar with this fixture and weather or not it will work for a reef tank ?????? (will be working on pics have to get usb cable)
