Thanks Teresa & looking for tank

luvabunny

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I was able to visit Teresa's (dexterd) seahorse breeding setup yesterday. All I can say is "WOW!" The ponies in her care have all the best - the best water, the best food and her undivided attention. She has poured an amazing amount of money, time, research, thought and effort into this endeavor. Thanks Teresa, for allowing me to visit!

So of course, this (and the fact that I recently emptied my 58g reef) makes we want to check back into the possibility of getting some potbelly seahorses. I have a 36" & and 48" stand. Does anyone have a tank of any kind that will fit one of those stands, but is at least 30" tall? The 58g I currently have is only 21" tall.

I've checked into the usually available aquariums. I'm expecting this to be all but impossible to find. What is everyone's opinion on custom making an acrylic tank of this size?

And, one last question. Where is the best place to find square pin power compact replacement bulbs? I have a 2 bulb reflector from Current, which has the dual actinic, and dual daylight bulbs. Both have burned out before even being a year old. Checking around locally has led me to believe it will probably be cheaper to replace the entire reflector than just the bulbs. Anyone know of a better online place for bulbs?

Thanks for letting me pick your brains, and thanks again Teresa, for allowing me to visit.
 
You need a 70 gallon which is 36" long, but I think it's only 25" high, or for the 48" stand an Oceanic 105 is 29" tall. Most of the major online supply stores carry straight and square pin.

Dave
 
Theresa definitely cares for her livestock. We had a great time when we visited her last. Hope she is doing well.

Kevin
 
If they are current ballasts they have probably burned out. Mine lasted 1 year and 1 month and the other lasted 1 year, 6 months. You need to check the ballasts before you buy more bulbs. I have some 36 inch square pin bulbs if you want to bring your ballasts and check them out.

You would be better off spending you money on T5's.
 
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