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ari · #3 (**permalink**) 13-09-2006, 08:10 PM

its gonna be pretty expensive for the stuff u ask for...especially the cabinet and the light casing. these two item alone is enough to put most planters off.
a complete 4x2x2 tank with cabinet and light casing is gonna cost around rm1500 to 2,000, depending on the quality, glass thickness and the amount of light casing u want.

i guess the cheaper way is DIY...i cant help u with the cabinet..hehehe, but u could save a lot on light casing, if u DIY
in a 4 footer u need minium 4 casing.
for the tank ..if u choose a 4x1.5x1.5..try to get one with 6mm glass. it would be abit more expensive...roughly rm30 more then the usual 5mm rm70 4 footers u in find in LFS.

DIY is a great way to learn about the equipments u are using. i did my 4x2.5x2 feet setup for less then rm800, complete with 13 PLL, T4 and Flo lamp in 6 diy casing.
check out how i did in my articles...theres photos to explain step by step ways to diy