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05/12/2007, 02:08 AM
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Got Reef?
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Under the Sea, Pa
Posts: 4,593
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Center brace and Lights
I want 250w hqis for my tank. I dont know if I wanna do 4 or 3. I would like to do 3 but it would have to be right in the middle. My center brace is like 3" wide. Will this cut down on the light? Will the light effect the center brace? Any input welcome. TIA
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Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together |
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05/12/2007, 03:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: North Ridgeville, OH
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it will create a bad shadow that you probally won't like. on my fifty gallon tank i cut the center brace out leaving about 2 inches on either side. drilled small holes in each tab and made a brace using stainless steel rod like from a welding shop. work great no shadow. don't know if it will work on a tank your size though
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05/12/2007, 04:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: oregon
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I actually cut my bar out completly and then used a wire coat hanger which i replaced about every 6-8 months. it worked great.
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I thought i'd get your theories, mock them, and embrace my own... the usual... Current Tank Info: Back into the closet |
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05/12/2007, 08:00 AM
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 Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Twin City's Mn.
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Some have bolted in a 1/4 by 3" wide acrylic doing this as well. they stay it worked for them.
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