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Posted: September 01 2003 at 8:35pm |
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I have a problem, I installed a new light today but the brace on the tank is casting a shadow. Is there a problem with removing the brace? The tank is a 45gal, 36inch long by 24inches deep and 12inches wide. Thanks
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Mike
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Posted: September 01 2003 at 9:42pm |
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Mike, the brace is there for a reason and if you remove it, you should replace it with a clear acrylic brace. I hope you like the halide.
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Posted: September 02 2003 at 8:53am |
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I was afraid of that. Damn. Ok, A clear one it is. I do like the halide. My clam that I had up towards the top took a dive, Guessing he didnt want to be there anymore.
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Mike
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Posted: September 02 2003 at 9:57am |
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if the halide is in the center you should do 2 acrylic braces off to the side or run a 4" brace around the out side.
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Posted: September 02 2003 at 12:52pm |
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Once again, a sudden increase of light is not good. Run the MH for longer and longer periods over the course of a couple weeks to allow clams and coral a chance to acclimate.
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Posted: September 02 2003 at 4:58pm |
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Mike, eventually make it so that your halides turn on an hour after your other lights come on and turn it off an hour before the other ones go off.
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