jgf86123 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 hey guys and gals, just a little want ad here im slowly putting together parts for my new system, starting with DT, fuge tank, and what not, along with an upgraded light over my current 20 long. right now, im in the market for a light, preferably a halide, but will go with a T5HO system, for my 20 long current DT that will eventually become my frag/grow out tank. ive got roughly 100 bucks to spend for said fixture, and it doesnt have to be a fixture, it can be a retro kit, as ive got plans to build an awesome canopy for the tank, yes, i know, a canopy over a frag tank, but, i think it'll look neat, so oh well lol. so if anyone has a MH or T5HO fixture or pendant or retro kit they want to let go for cheap, let me know, and we'll see if we cant work things out. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have a 400w cap and core ballast I would let go cheap ($20). You would still need a reflector and mogul base (I know where you can get new for around $40 or $50). It's probably way overkill though for the 20 long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 most assuredly overkill for a 20 long, id probably have to mount that thing a foot over the tank, at least LOL and i wasnt planning on making my canopy nearly that big but, rick, message me, we might be able to work something out, if i can figure a way to mount it, i might just go with it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hell the 20 long is not going to last long(laugh) so might as well just go big now for the future tank:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 well, the future tank is going to be a 30 breeder, finally found one for a decent price, so 400w over a 30 breeder is just a bit too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 naw just right actually if you keep it about a foot above the tank and with a good reflector you will cover most of the tank and be able to keep any sps or clams you want in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 well, since im gonna get rick to drill this tank for me, and its only going to be a frag tank, i might just take a look at this light he has, im still planning on doing a 40b DT, but, i couldnt pass up the deal on this 30 breeder, and i think it will make a perfect frag tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'll have a mogul base to go with it pretty quick. I'm grabbing the one Calvin(Kilmca) has. The only thing it will need is a reflector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 rick, i think im going to take you up on that offer, since im gonna be getting my tank drilled by you as well LOL might as well hit 2 birds with one stone, ya know? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 How soon will you want to do it? I need to run over to Oregon City to get the mogul base. I can dig up an old bulb to test with as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 i wont be picking up the tank til sunday so it'll probably be next weekend, im thinking about using the 30 breeder as a frag/grow-out tank and then grab a 40 breeder later on down the line to upgrade my DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 id like to be able to get the 30 set up and running by the first of december, so i can start cycling it, but thats about it on the timeline of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 i wont be picking up the tank til sunday so it'll probably be next weekend' date=' im thinking about using the 30 breeder as a frag/grow-out tank and then grab a 40 breeder later on down the line to upgrade my DT[/quote'] Sounds good. If my son is still on a modified shift next week then I'll try to swing by Calvins one evening to get the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thanks rick, ill give you a headsp if my plans change all of a sudden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 ok, so now that ive got my frag/dt/grow-out tank settled, and my lighting, im now going to need a mag 7 or something similar, does anyone happen to have one laying around? if you do, feel free to post or message me an we can haggle about a price. also, if anyone happens to have any koralia 1's or 2's, let me know, and we can work out a price on them as well. now, im doing this in pieces, so its going to be next weekend before i could possibly even think about picking up the pump or powerheads, but, im sure we can work things out guys an gals. thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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