ebay LED light good or not?

[bullterrier2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14842440#post14842440 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tkeracer619
Awesome that you decided to just light one side now and got a nice unit =D. You really will benefit in the long run not waisting that cash on an old PC setup. I have some bad news for you though 6x39 watt t5 is the same power consumption as 1 250w halide =P. Not really bad news unless you pay the power bill =D.

As for a return pump.... Look at a Danner Mag-Drive 7 or 9. http://www.aquacave.com/mag-drive-95-water-pump-551.html

Do you already have an overflow box? If not you can probably get your dad to order a glass hole saw off ebay for the proper size bulkhead and make your tank reef ready with an overflow instead of a hang on back style. The bits are like $10 shipped and the bulkhead is like $5. Much cheaper and more reliable then a box.

cool thanks, that same pump is selling at my LPS for $85 i will get that one and no i don't have the overflow box yet but i was afraid of drilling my tank but is a Marine Land PERFECTO tank tempered glass? cause drilling it just sounds cool and cheaper than a $100-$120 CPR overflow box from marine depot
here is the fixture I'm gettinghttp://cgi.ebay.com/36-6X-39-T5-Retro-Light-New-w-Bulbs-Moon-Aquarium_W0QQitemZ350185912388QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item350185912388&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A9|294%3A50

thanks again

 

[tkeracer619]

I dont think the sides are tempered. Give them a call and ask. Drilling a tank is super easy, you just have to take your time and let the bit do the drilling. If you push into it you will crack it.

check this youtube video out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMctXz7GraU

The way I prefer to drill holes is by putting the tank glass directly on a piece of wood that you drill into. That way when you drill through the glass the piece you are drilling is supported by the backside. The glass won't fall and you get cleaner edges with less chipping. One thing you should do before drilling the tank is find a piece of non tempered glass and practice on that so you get a feel for it before attacking your tank =P.

I have no experience with that light so I cant chime about that.

Your welcome

 

[bullterrier2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14842593#post14842593 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tkeracer619
I dont think the sides are tempered. Give them a call and ask. Drilling a tank is super easy, you just have to take your time and let the bit do the drilling. If you push into it you will crack it.

check this youtube video out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMctXz7GraU

The way I prefer to drill holes is by putting the tank glass directly on a piece of wood that you drill into. That way when you drill through the glass the piece you are drilling is supported by the backside. The glass won't fall and you get cleaner edges with less chipping. One thing you should do before drilling the tank is find a piece of non tempered glass and practice on that so you get a feel for it before attacking your tank =P.

I have no experience with that light so I cant chime about that.

Your welcome

hey! drilling tanks look so easy, i found a 1 3/4'' dimond drill bit and 1'' bulkhead fitting for US$18 and US#4 shipping to cayman that would be about CI$18 for me plus about no more than $30 to send the money so i will ordered 2 to make it fare the seller has about 10 available as for that the hole project is going good im still taking picks of the tank as it develops so wish me luck