Anyone have a 65g tank?
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daveverdo
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I have a 65g I am using as a sump. It is pretty deep. It is the same depth as my 90g. I got it to upgrade from my 30g for the same reasons as you. It is 36" and I could use my 36" T5s from the 30g. I ended up getting the 90g so I don't know how the lights form the 30g would be over the 65g. I only had 3 lamps over the 30 so I would have had to add a fes.
How many T5s do you have on the 30g. In a retro, you could most likely fit 6 bulbs on the 65g depending ont he reflector size. Some of the new reflectors are a little wider and you may only fit 5.
Dave
How many T5s do you have on the 30g. In a retro, you could most likely fit 6 bulbs on the 65g depending ont he reflector size. Some of the new reflectors are a little wider and you may only fit 5.
Dave
coolcats_13732
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Since you are local to me give me a call. 258-0248. I may be able to hook you up with something.
daveverdo
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I do not know what you would be able to keep with 4 bulbs and a single reflector in the 65g. I do not think that wold be enough light for some of the high light demand corals but should be enough for lower light corals. Because the 4 bulb fixture is not that wide you could add a second one down the road. I think 2 fixtures would fit. Or you could put it in a hood with a few extra bulbs with their own reflectors.
The 65g I am using as a sump is a Perfecto Corner Flow reef ready. It does not have plumbing but it does have the overflow and bulkheads with caps. If you want a reef ready 65g and can only find non-drilled, let me know and we could work something out because I do not need the reef ready as a sump.
Dave
The 65g I am using as a sump is a Perfecto Corner Flow reef ready. It does not have plumbing but it does have the overflow and bulkheads with caps. If you want a reef ready 65g and can only find non-drilled, let me know and we could work something out because I do not need the reef ready as a sump.
Dave
jacksonpt
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Cool, thanks for the offer... I'll keep it in mind.
As far as the lighting goes, I completely agree that 4 bulbs wouldn't be enough. My plan would be to ditch the reflector and use the bulbs, caps, ballasts that I have now while adding a couple more bulbs and figuring out the best way to reflect.
I've seen some setups use staggered bulbs as a way to get more light over a tank. Probably not ideal, but it's an option.
As far as the lighting goes, I completely agree that 4 bulbs wouldn't be enough. My plan would be to ditch the reflector and use the bulbs, caps, ballasts that I have now while adding a couple more bulbs and figuring out the best way to reflect.
I've seen some setups use staggered bulbs as a way to get more light over a tank. Probably not ideal, but it's an option.
daveverdo
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Did you see this?
Did you see this?
Just posted today.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721578
Dave
Did you see this?
Just posted today.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721578
Dave
i have one in jersey, 07747..its not drilled, i have a stand and canopy, whitewashed oak..i have a hob overflow, with 22-25 gallon custom fuge and skimmer..i am in the process of upgrading the tank is currently running. once i find a larger tank i can let the tank stand canopy and fuge go for a pretty good price..
mr86mister
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Dave posted a good link. If you run into any issues with what Brandon sells you, he will help you out without a problem.
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