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November 17th, 2008, 09:29 PM
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Lights and the top of the tank....
Ok, I've got my lights picked out. They sit a few inches above the tank and I've decided to cut a new top to fit over the tank and under the lights. I have taught stained glass before and I own a glass saw. I know I can cut a top to my aquarium out of glass that will custom fit around my hang on the back filter and prism skimmer. Do I want that? What about this "gas exchange" that I keep hearing about? Should it be a certain type of glass? Plexi-glass? Thanks for any help!
Catherine Current Aquarium(s) Description: 26 galllon bow front reef, nova extreme lights, prizm skimmer lights Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since 10-26-2008 Other Intrests: visual arts, classical music, my family, my 4 footed family, hiking, boating, travel. 
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#2
November 17th, 2008, 10:50 PM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
No glass top. If you really want or need a top, make it out of egg crate lighting diffuser. You can end up with low pH issues with a glass top over a saltwater tank.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years
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November 17th, 2008, 11:46 PM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
Can you get your lights any higher? That's pretty close.
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November 18th, 2008, 12:24 AM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
How bout a link to the lights you picked?
Capts right.Glass tops and reef tanks dont mix to good.Not only will it effect your PH and oxygenation,but it'll restrict your lights and allow the water to hold heat.All of which are bad for your tank.
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November 18th, 2008, 02:09 AM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
Well, I've decided to get these. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2&pcatid=12772
The reasoning is that this little tank is a starter tank. I know I want to build a monster tank in my studio in about a year. So I am going to save a few bucks. I would like to get the big boys recommended earlir but I'll get those for my big tank. I need a cover on this tank. What will my snails do? Crawl out? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 26 galllon bow front reef, nova extreme lights, prizm skimmer lights Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since 10-26-2008 Other Intrests: visual arts, classical music, my family, my 4 footed family, hiking, boating, travel.
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November 18th, 2008, 02:13 AM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
If you didn't order them yet, I would get them with individual reflectors. That is the whole advantage of t5.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120gallon mostly sps 2 250 watt halide and vho actinics. 75 gallon sump/fuge/frag euroreef 250 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years Other Intrests: internet porn
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November 18th, 2008, 02:22 AM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
I have not ordered them! Hey, thanks for the link to MARS! There is a local branch LARK for my area! Can't wait for a meeting! I might try to get to the Madison swap in February but I don't have anything to trade.
Catherine Current Aquarium(s) Description: 26 galllon bow front reef, nova extreme lights, prizm skimmer lights Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since 10-26-2008 Other Intrests: visual arts, classical music, my family, my 4 footed family, hiking, boating, travel.
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November 18th, 2008, 02:36 AM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
The snails will stop at the water line.
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Live life at full draw. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal SPS tank in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2+ Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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November 18th, 2008, 02:41 AM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
Just bring cash to trade then.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120gallon mostly sps 2 250 watt halide and vho actinics. 75 gallon sump/fuge/frag euroreef 250 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years Other Intrests: internet porn
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November 18th, 2008, 02:53 AM
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Re: Lights and the top of the tank....
yeah, but the nova extremes are not a BAD light, I have one on my 46, and I have all sorts of stuff under it, a crocea clam, some sps. If you can find a used tek for around the same price as a new nova, you would be better off though. I cheaped out on my first tank (within reason) and I don't regret it. I cheaped out on my second, with the exception of lighting
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