kraftyforu
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im in the process of building one and was wondering what other ppl have done to get some ideas
wanting to see ppls 3g picos
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sir_dudeguy
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well all i got is a crappy pic from my phone that was more focused on the light rig lol, but anywho...i'll get a better pic next time i'm over there.
sir_dudeguy
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3x9w pc's. The one furthest back is the stock light that comes with the jbj pico.
Then i added a coralife aqualight 2x9w fixture (obviously the bigger one in the front
).
Then i took the actinic bulb out of the coralife one, put it in the jbj one, and put the 50/50 that was in the jbj one into the coralife.
This way i have the option to run actinics only when i want, you know?
Then i added a coralife aqualight 2x9w fixture (obviously the bigger one in the front
). Then i took the actinic bulb out of the coralife one, put it in the jbj one, and put the 50/50 that was in the jbj one into the coralife.
This way i have the option to run actinics only when i want, you know?
sir_dudeguy
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ya i'll have to get a front pic of the tank next time i'm over there (not at my house, but i still run it for the most part).
If you get a 2.5, i THINK this light fits the top perfect, but i may be wrong. Personally i'd just go w/a 10
If you get a 2.5, i THINK this light fits the top perfect, but i may be wrong. Personally i'd just go w/a 10
Avalanche1201
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hey dude...where did u get that lighting?
sir_dudeguy
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avalanche, i got the lighting from my lfs for only 28, so i'd think you could find it online for a bit cheaper...maybe around 25. Normally in stores its like 45 and online is way cheaper but idk...i guess it was on sale
heres a pic of the whole tank (finally)
heres a pic of the whole tank (finally)
Avalanche1201
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looks good sir
heres a few pics of mine so far
im gonna get a few corals as you know (thanks for the help) and im planning on getting this light. its got a 6500k value i believe i like the stand alone look of the lights for the tiny desktops
heres a few pics of mine so far
im gonna get a few corals as you know
(thanks for the help) and im planning on getting this light. its got a 6500k value i believe i like the stand alone look of the lights for the tiny desktops
sir_dudeguy
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I like your rock more than mine. Plus mine is in that stage where it turns all green before it gets purple.
And you should put a full actinic bulb in that light that came with the tank. Otherwise that 65K bulb will make the tank look really yellow. I put a coralife actinic in my stock light.
And you should put a full actinic bulb in that light that came with the tank. Otherwise that 65K bulb will make the tank look really yellow. I put a coralife actinic in my stock light.
Avalanche1201
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so getting that stand alone light is a bad idea? the website says "its got full spectrum lighting" so i didnt think it would make it look yellow at all
truthdesigns
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heres my 2 gallon tank I built a overflow out of 3" pvc, My aqua clear 20 filter drains the overflow and flows into the tank. This is an old pic I also put together a light I bought from big lots thats a 26watt 6500 k and I also added a 9 watt attinic bulb to it hope you enjoy!
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