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MizTanks
11-19-2013, 12:01 PM
These lights are on a 26g now. How much bigger tank wise could I go and still use them?


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cbau45
11-19-2013, 01:42 PM
These lights are on a 26g now. How much bigger tank wise could I go and still use them?



What are you wanting to grow with them? What are the dimensions of your tank now? Are they in a fixture or retrofitted?
MizTanks
11-19-2013, 03:09 PM
Only wanna grow what I now have. Tank is a 26g bow front. 24x21x16 I'm even willing to add an LED strip if needed.
I would just like a little more room. Get another fish maybe.
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cbau45
11-19-2013, 07:44 PM
Only wanna grow what I now have. Tank is a 26g bow front. 24x21x16 I'm even willing to add an LED strip if needed.
I would just like a little more room. Get another fish maybe.
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You could toss that over a 60g cube and be good to grow what you have now. It's still the 24" width but gives you a little more space all the way around for more fish, corals, etc. Just make sure you have good bulbs with plenty of par left in them. I replace mine every 9-12 months or so. If you don't want to replace all 4 at once then just stagger out your purchases by a month or two.
MizTanks
11-19-2013, 08:11 PM
Sweet thanks a lot! A 60g would be awesome! Yuppers already spending tax return :)

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larryandlaura
11-19-2013, 08:22 PM
beautiful tank Jamie. A 60 gallon cube or a 45 gallon cube which is 24x24x18
MizTanks
11-19-2013, 09:11 PM
Ohhhhh a 45 sounds good too :) I don't wanna go to big as my budget requires me to use what I now have. Plus space being limited.
Gonna go window shopping now....lol


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binford4000
11-20-2013, 12:31 AM
I agree a 60 would be pushing it. 45 with maybee a couple stunner strips would be perfect ! Upgrade time Jamie ?? You could use the 26 for a fuge on the 45 :oldman:
MizTanks
11-20-2013, 11:04 AM
Yuppers! I'm gonna be keeping my eyes open from now until tax return (sooner if possible) for a 45g, plenty big for me :) I really like the idea of a cube shaped tank.


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larryandlaura
11-20-2013, 01:55 PM
Loom into great lakes aquariums. Steve makes amazing tanks and is easy to deal with. I have bought four tanks from Steve and my fifth will be from him.
MizTanks
11-21-2013, 03:05 PM
Checked out GLA and my oh my shipping alone would be $250 or more.
I'll have to see what if anything my LFS has in stock or if they can order.
Thanks for the suggestion though Larry. If I lived down that way GLA would be my first choice.


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