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hey just wondering if anyone new if there was any difference between metal halide light units sold by aquarium specific companys like arcadia and such compared to a standard unit used in buildings and stuff. The only difference i can see is that the colour temperature of some bulbs may be to...

hahahahahaha yeah sucking on the tube does the trick nice and easy. when I do it I put the end of the tube against the collar of my shirt and suck it through the fabric so I dont make contact with the pipe. Dont know if it makes a difference but gives peice of mind. Can't say I have got...

Hey I made a back ground out of polystyrene and I've known people to make them using the expandable foam as well. When sealing mine I used a product called pond flex. not sure on availability but if you go to a shop that knows their stuff about outdoor ponds then they should be able to give...

Best Thing I could suggest is if you do want to use it then make sure you paint it with a non toxic sealant after it has set. and don't miss any bits. Probably do at least double the recommended coats. I have used a product called Pondflex which worked great. Its a non toxic paint for concrete...

I agree. The white paint would reflect but for ease of use and safety teh reflectors are the way to go. With out a glass lid even the fumes from not completely dry paint could have a bad effect. tin foil (metal foil for keeping foods covered) is not a reasonable option. IMO The reflectors...

wow thats an awesome tank. it looks fantastic keep it up

>>> excuse metric its how us new zealanders do it It's how most of us do it yeah i hadnt seen many people using it on here it all seemed to be gallons and inches. thanks guys ill keep you up to date on progress but it may take i while i keep spending all the money i save for it on different...

awesome thanks for the reply. yeah itll have the full works. thinking pressurized co2 with ph controller, laterite, under gravel heating etc etc thanks again

hey question on lighting Im currently sorting out setting up another plant tank. Its most likely to be 1500mm length x 600mm wide x 700mm high Im wanting high light levels for the plants i intend to keep. would metal halide lighting be the best way to go. it'll be an open top tank with the...

thanks for all your help guys we dont have the dennerle stuff in NZ. any strong opinions towards either as in NZ its Dupla or rubbish stuff pretty much. cheers again

Hi I'm a new zealander heading to the uk soon and am hoping to get some dupla stuff for a new setup; lighting, co2, temperature controller etc..... It is hell expensive in NZ and wanted to see if it was cheaper over in the UK or anywhere else. and hopefully find an online store to be able to...