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47 | 19.83% |
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191 | 80.59% |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 237. You may not vote on this poll |
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![]() In the summer, evaporation cools your tank. This means lower cost for chillers etc.. I run fans in the summer that blow air over the top of my aquarium and that meets all my cooling needs at a fraction of the energy consumption from a chiller.
You can buy clear mesh screening to prevent your fish from committing suicide: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...ing-7-x-3.html There is a video instruction in BRS on how to make a screen top for your tank.
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![]() A good canopy will excellent ventilation and fans will keep fish from jumping out and the lights can be installed inside of the canopy. I never cover any of my tanks with glass.
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![]() Does the plastic shield covering my bulbs on my hood reduce the UV light? Will there be any harm that my bulbs will explode or weaken due to salt evap.? I don't have glass covering my tank.
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I'm open to going without though, as it would mean less cleaning off salt from the glass.
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![]() my glass top broke.only difference i have noticed is lots of evaporation so now i have to fill my top up bucket every 3 days instead of 5-6 days.gay balls! i like it better with glass top personally because of this but will run without until the day comes and i can afford my starfire cube ;-)
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![]() That is a good question. When I was sold the tank, I was sold a glass cover, which bothers me because it looks like it may not be needed-wasted money. Gah! Great thread, lots of information.
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![]() Quote:
http://reeftools.com/nn/how-to-build...or-your-tank/# http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=74674 |
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