Recent content by TomCG

Thanks to everyone for your input. I will start drawing up plans for my new light system. I will take pics. and post them thru the build. I think at this time I'm looking at running 2 - 250w MH one on each side, and then run 13in CPs on the outside of those and I might run two in the middle. I...

I am looking into installing a MH light in my system. How much light is to much? I have a 46gal bowfront and I am looking at a 400w MH retro kit. I will build (metal or wood, fans included) the box for the light. But would like to know what everyone thinks is to much light. Thanks in advance. Tom

Hi everyone, I have been dabbling with reef tanks on and more off for the last 10yrs. It is hard being in the service, because you just get the tank the way you want it and you get orders to pickup stakes and move. Good thing is, I'm in the Coast Guard and always near a body of water. The other...