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Old 09-29-2008, 04:47 PM
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You can get RIO powerheads that run on 12V, range from about $10-40 depending on size. Not sure about the heater but I'm sure it could be done. By the sounds of things you would only need a 5A charger and fairly small battery. Battery powered reef sounds pretty cool.

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Old 09-29-2008, 04:58 PM
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Old 09-30-2008, 01:24 AM
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hmm im going to stay with the direction im going right now I think tomorrow is going to be slow at work so ill be drilling the hole for the maxijet 600 and hooking up the power supply to the light YEH.
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Old 09-30-2008, 01:30 AM
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What happened to the honer system? That price sounds about right, I believe you can get similar units even cheaper these days.
I'm not familiar with the lighting myself so getting links to the type of product he is using is a way for me to educate myself and to make an educated decision as to if he gets to use 50% of the price or 100% of the price for just one light. No need to get up in arms.
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Old 09-30-2008, 01:33 AM
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Hey guys no worrys at all im not affended at all i have just been up to my eyes today I will post a pic of my bill before i post any more pics of the tank like i was saying these lights can run from 59.99- 400.00+ this set is a highend set but it was a sale that came through my work hense why i thought about doing this... I hope every ones tanks are looking good
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Old 09-30-2008, 04:15 AM
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I'm not familiar with the lighting myself so getting links to the type of product he is using is a way for me to educate myself and to make an educated decision as to if he gets to use 50% of the price or 100% of the price for just one light. No need to get up in arms.
I was simply stating the price stated seemed reasonable and it was clearly stated this kind of stuff was based on the honer system. I just don't see why someone needs to take the time to post receipts. If you believe him then you know how much he paid so I don't understand why seeing the receipt will help you decide on the 50% or 100%.

To me it seems offensive to go against your rules and guidelines to target one contender because he's doing something innovative which I'm pretty sure was the whole point of the contest.

Why not give him the 50% he requested, he paid $120 for the kit but only used half, seems pretty obvious he should only claim $60 for his lighting.

Oh and a little research to settle your curiosity can go a long way.
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I was simply stating the price stated seemed reasonable and it was clearly stated this kind of stuff was based on the honer system. I just don't see why someone needs to take the time to post receipts.
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Well was a long day at work I got the hole drilled for the Maxi Jet return, im going to go with a 600 lots of flow. I also got the power supply all hooked up the light and it works great (yeh I was a little worried) Now i can start glueing in my baffles and welding up the acrylic. Now its also onto some sort of stand hmmmm.... Like I said I will post pics but have to find my bill first so I can show the price.
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I'll take an internet link to the product instead if that is simpler.
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The stand is made of an old Bell sighn (the blue oval) and the rest consists of an old night table laying around and some partical board. The mini power bar for the mini tank and a reworked computer power supply to power up the light.
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