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Old 05-09-2008, 01:25 PM
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I am starting to build my sump, and I hear people using egg crates or something that it plastic and has square holes in it? Where can I get this or what is the acutal name for this material?
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:49 PM
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Home depot has them there for floresent lights. heres the link..
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Old 05-09-2008, 03:11 PM
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It is sold in the home hardwares stores (Lowes, Home Depot) as Light difuser panels that are used in conjuction with floresent lighting. The style of the panel is call "Egg Crate".
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Old 05-10-2008, 07:29 AM
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they come in white but you can find black. Dont buy the silver they have a paint on it that should not go in your tank
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Old 05-10-2008, 07:44 AM
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Default Re: Egg Crates??

Has anyone here ever used the grated light covers? they some in a 2x4' or even up to 4x6'.
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Old 05-12-2008, 09:43 AM
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Default Re: Egg Crates??

Thanks guys I picked on up this morning. So now I will be able to start building my sump!!!!
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