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    tank building Q.

    in D.I.Y

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    Not a problem, Sometimes it is better to have solid data to relies on.

     

    Imo 3/8 would need a euro brace, and the 1/2 could be rimless

    yeah its always nicer to have solid data

    At only 18 tall' date=' and with proper bracing, 3/8 is good. 1/2 really looks amazing though.[/quote']

    yeah 1/2 would look sick but my plan was to scrap my 75 and just use it and buy the bottom sheet of glass unless someone has some laying around that would give me a killer deal

    Brown Acro Challenge

    in SPS

    Posted

    Well its been 16 days and I am sad to report my LE Brown Bomber frag has started to morph-(sad) The tips are turning blue and I think the body is starting to turn green.

     

    Sorry I cant keep its original color-DOH! but I did mention it that it had 45 days to change-I think I am on track-(whistle)

     

    well show us a picture

     

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    tank building Q.

    in D.I.Y

    Posted

    I think the 3/8" would work, but it will bow significantly in the middle, I built a 4' long 120 rimless out of 1/2" scavenged pieces and it bowed alot in the front - I had 2 overflows (1 in each back corner) which mitigated the bowing in the back (almost to nothing and made the corners very strong. I eventually put in a 1.5" wide piece of 1/2" glass along the front and the bowing disappeared - not exactly a euro brace, but it looked nice and took away alot of my worry. And it made a nice little shelf for testing vials...

    Just my experience-based .02

    Good luck!

    okay thanks for the advice ill probably do the same and put a brace on the front and back when i build it

    tank building Q.

    in D.I.Y

    Posted

    okay i was just wondering I'm wanting to build a rimless 90g that will be

    Tank Height = 18"

    Tank Width = 24"

    Tank Length = 48 "

    could i get away with the glass being typo meant to say 3/8" not 3/4" 3/4" thick or would that be pushing it ?

    only wondering because i would tear apart my standard 75g tank and use the glass

    Brown Acro Challenge

    in SPS

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    Sorry to hear that' date=' mine on the other hand had changed dramatically. It has a burnt umber base that fades gently into a cool nutmeg. Vibrant russett polyps and finishes with bright khaki tips. Most amazing coral I have ever come across.[/quote']

     

    we need a LIKE" button

    LED Q.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Mike is your unit going to be visible or in a hood, and do you have a controller?

    i was wanting to go for a clean look so yeah it was going to be visible and no not yet but that auto 2 or 3 part dosser are next on my list

     

    The controllable unit is pretty cool, it ramps in 5% increments, not gradual, but the coral wont be effected by that. I think the ramping up and down is nicer while letting things adjust until you can just turn them all on and off together. Regardless of what you get, I'd get dimming so you can start your white channel off lower and get things adjusted up.

    yeah i read that but like you said it shouldnt bother the corals and for now im kinda leaning towards the Reef Breeders 120watt Controllable LED Fixture

    all this is a really good read ' date='i am watching to see where Mike N goes with this thread as i am always on the fence about these large investments.[/quote']

    i will be sure to let you know

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