Aquarium Set UP Question

ghostwolf · 04-14-2006, 09:29 PM

The aquarium set up we are looking at is an Oceanic 125 gallon Reefready tank with stand and hood. We are probably going to order on-line since the closest dealer is 3 hours away. My question is.....Do the light kits fit up inside of the hood and if so, how hard is it to work inside of the tank? Just looking at the pics on some of the sites it is hard to figure this out!

We had our last system about 12 years ago and made our own "hood". The MH system actually sat on top and the front had hinged doors that opened upwards.

So...I would appreciate any feed back on this as I am very confused

Woodstock · 04-14-2006, 09:34 PM

I would ask what type of "Intense Light" comes with it...
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/k40125oc125.htm

Quote:

Saltwater Sets usually include:
* Reef Ready® tank with drain
* Glass Top
* Cabinet Stand
* Hi Intensity Light
* Sump with pump

ghostwolf · 04-14-2006, 10:07 PM

The actual set up does not come with any lights - we are purchasing them separately. That's why I am wondering if a light package should fit under the wooden hood.

Woodstock · 04-14-2006, 10:10 PM

Depends on the canopy. How tall is the canopy? I just looked at an AGA 'standard canopy' today that would not work for MH lighting because it was only about 6" high.

billyr98 · 04-14-2006, 10:13 PM

Yeah i had trouble finding a light kit that would fit in a standard canopy... Got a custom made canopy for my light fixture!

ghostwolf · 04-14-2006, 10:15 PM

All of Oceanic's canopies are 8".

Witfull · 04-15-2006, 06:45 AM

i would not get the canopy, 8" is very cramped for halides. if you went VHO yeah, its doable.

also, check freight charges for online orders of big tanks. that could dramatically jack the over all cost. 3hrs one way,,start early, make a day trip out of it.

04-14-2006, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
ghostwolf Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 570 View Gallery Karma Komment	Aquarium Set UP Question The aquarium set up we are looking at is an Oceanic 125 gallon Reefready tank with stand and hood. We are probably going to order on-line since the closest dealer is 3 hours away. My question is.....Do the light kits fit up inside of the hood and if so, how hard is it to work inside of the tank? Just looking at the pics on some of the sites it is hard to figure this out! We had our last system about 12 years ago and made our own "hood". The MH system actually sat on top and the front had hinged doors that opened upwards. So...I would appreciate any feed back on this as I am very confused

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ghostwolf Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 570 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aquarium Set UP Question The actual set up does not come with any lights - we are purchasing them separately. That's why I am wondering if a light package should fit under the wooden hood.

04-14-2006, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,824 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aquarium Set UP Question Depends on the canopy. How tall is the canopy? I just looked at an AGA 'standard canopy' today that would not work for MH lighting because it was only about 6" high. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,409 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aquarium Set UP Question Yeah i had trouble finding a light kit that would fit in a standard canopy... Got a custom made canopy for my light fixture! __________________ Billyr98 - I'm BACK!! -

04-14-2006, 10:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
ghostwolf Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 570 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aquarium Set UP Question All of Oceanic's canopies are 8".

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