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So i was measuring and prepping to go buy my new 29 tank and it's sump/refugium when I realized that my light won't fit on a 30" long tank. I noticed there were 3 models for the Sunpods that only seem to differ by length. Are the 1060/1061/1062 (20/24/30") physically the same size and only differentiated by the mounting legs? I'm split between hanging the light , building a custom mount (don't really have many tools or a workshop at my place) or using my old JBJ NC24. I can't really afford to buy a new lighting system anytime soon, and I'm concerned that the light would have to hang too high to get good coverage on such a long tank. What do you guys think? Could I hang the light 6-8" above a 30" long tank and be okay with having only a single 150w MH?

Hrm, anyone know how much longer this place will be open before it's lights out for good? I just need to figure out where I could squeeze in time to head over there if they're not already closed, I'm sure they have some stuff I could use.

Wow, lots of replies! I see I have many, many stores to shop around at, thats great. Der ABT, I'm an RU alumn, but I worked at VT's CRC for a few years. Got laid off and found work back up here. Originally from around Manassas though I think I'm going to go ahead and buy a new 29g tank instead of reusing my JBJ NC. Just gotta figure out if my Sunpod 150w will work well for a longer tank. I'm not very happy with the cube shapes vs. longer tanks. If I do that, I'll try to sell that JBJ with stand for pretty cheap. If I do make the move to the 29, I will probably sell back some of the LR that I don't like and get some new stuff. Now I guess I have to start collecting my money and prep to get this going again! Thanks everyone!

Hey guys, I recently moved up to Annandale from Blacksburg and I've been looking to get back into reef keeping. Previously I had a JBJ NC 24g setup for about a year before I had to break it down for a year due to various reasons. I'm probably going to attempt to sell the JBJ and buy a 29g tank (already have a good stand from my old FW 29g) as I prefer the dimensions greatly vs. the JBJ. So all the sand and LR in my tank has been sitting, dried out for about a year now. So I'm looking for a LFS that will give me a good deal on trading in some old LR as well as being able to buy new LR and RO/DI water. I've called around various places and haven't found any that sell RO/DI. I know super pets has some reef supplies, but last time I was in there, I didn't see any available LR. I plan on checking out the site sponsors over the coming week, but wondering if anyone has suggestions on the best places in NOVA (I'm willing to travel for rock/tank supplies) in the NOVA area. Thanks!