My 75 build

michika · #1 01-08-2008, 06:39 PM

Sounds cool. Did you order bulbs for your MHs yet?

Edmonton Eskimo · #2 01-08-2008, 07:13 PM

I've got those bulbs that I got from you so I don't think I'll need any right away.

michika · #3 01-08-2008, 08:07 PM

I actually wanted to ask about the actinic bulbs, but I guess I typed MH. Oops!

mark · #4 01-08-2008, 10:55 PM

Drill the tank for the overflow and return and look into Herbies, they are truly silent.

I like CL rather than PHs in the display but you're talking another pump and depending on size, noise could be an issue. Lots of pictures of CL layouts on OM site though. Having all flow based on a single return a little more complicated to get random (look into Calfo manifold to help) and also more water going through your sump.

2X400W wow that's a lot of light (and heat and power), how deep you running?

Edmonton Eskimo · #5 01-08-2008, 10:55 PM

Well, I've got one and need to get another. I ordered two but there was a mistake somewhere.

Edmonton Eskimo · #6 01-08-2008, 10:58 PM

I know 400 is a little much but the price was right so I think I'll raise them a little higher than normal. The tank is 22 deep I think. The tank will be in the basement and all the equipment will be in a separate room behind the tank so noise shouldn't be an issue. As far as the halides are concerned I think some extra fans should do the trick.

michika · #7 01-09-2008, 02:44 AM

400w don't really put off that much heat. It is completely manageable with fans. Once you go to 400s its hard to go back.

Edmonton Eskimo · #8 05-04-2008, 04:01 AM

I have some progress to report!! I am working on the doors for the stand. The tank has actually made itself from the garage to the basement!!!! I know, I know I could hardly contain myself too. I am looking for someone to drill holes for me but I'll probably have to bite the bullet and buy my own hole saw and do it myself

I will post some pics soon.