WTB: Light fixture & skimmer

lchau211 · 02-19-2006, 10:06 AM

I am looking for lighting and HOB skimmer for 125 G tall (60x18x24). I don't have a hood and complete useless in wood work, so a prebuilt fixture is more preferable.

oyam123 · 02-19-2006, 11:31 AM

cost of a 60"hood is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$...call dirk!
you could do 2 pendents.....PM Ben.....he is also doing a 125 .
i also have a 5' tank and i am running a 48" hood...works well for me.
I have a 48" hood i just got for my 55 and i am not going to use it.
you can take a look if you like ..............
do a sump.....dont do the HOB skimmer......LR and a good in sump skimmer will be a great start.
I have a turbofloter t-1000........good little skimmer.

mjsandbe · 02-24-2006, 09:33 AM

6' tank, ..... if I were you I would look into buying 3 MH pendants and doing the assembly and wiring yourself. JMHO

oyam123 · 02-24-2006, 09:59 AM

Ichau211.....is the tank 60" or 6'

lchau211 · 02-24-2006, 11:00 AM

oyam123, it is 5' (60"). I'd like to take a look at your setup if this is OK with you. I upgraded from 55G and also have an old 4' canopy. I want to see how you fit a 4' hood to a 5' tank.

oyam123 · 02-24-2006, 02:40 PM

this how i do it.
also I think i just sold the 150w MH light.
study and see what type of lights you will need.
a few of us are buying lights soon and you can get in on the order.
retro kit, or pendents will work best.