Hello Fellow reeftankers,
First let me begin by saying that the information everyone has given me on this board is extremely helpful. Thank you. I just recieved in the mail this weekend Fenner's "the conscientous marine aquarist" This book was worth every penny,to me, a true beginner to the hobby.
I am undergraduate Biology major, and not surprisingly, I don't have a hugh chunk of cash to invest in a system. So I am trying to cut a few corners without jeopardizing the systems integrity to much. I am hoping to purchase a 70 gallon tank within a few weeks. I wanted to know if there are any "Do-it-Yourself" project guides for creating a stand strong enough to hold a 70 gallon tank. Also, I do have a descent base in electrical work and are hoping to construct my lighting for the tank as well. I was thinking about two VHO flourescents and two 175 watt Metal Halides both with ballasts, seperate circuits on timers and possibly a dimmer. I was wondering if anyone has attempted this and could give me advice on a possible procedure? Where I could get these materials for the least price (online, homedepot, etc.)
*** If anyone in the Long Island, NY area has a 70 gallon tank or bigger that they would like to sell, please email me at UnseenTric@aol.com ***
First let me begin by saying that the information everyone has given me on this board is extremely helpful. Thank you. I just recieved in the mail this weekend Fenner's "the conscientous marine aquarist" This book was worth every penny,to me, a true beginner to the hobby.
I am undergraduate Biology major, and not surprisingly, I don't have a hugh chunk of cash to invest in a system. So I am trying to cut a few corners without jeopardizing the systems integrity to much. I am hoping to purchase a 70 gallon tank within a few weeks. I wanted to know if there are any "Do-it-Yourself" project guides for creating a stand strong enough to hold a 70 gallon tank. Also, I do have a descent base in electrical work and are hoping to construct my lighting for the tank as well. I was thinking about two VHO flourescents and two 175 watt Metal Halides both with ballasts, seperate circuits on timers and possibly a dimmer. I was wondering if anyone has attempted this and could give me advice on a possible procedure? Where I could get these materials for the least price (online, homedepot, etc.)
*** If anyone in the Long Island, NY area has a 70 gallon tank or bigger that they would like to sell, please email me at UnseenTric@aol.com ***