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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Dec 23, 2014 11:56:24 GMT -5
So i was given a T5HO unit... something like this..   I was/am hoping i can use it in some form or fashion over my 125. I am aware that a 48" span is not enough for a 72"... although since its an 8 bulb.. would I be able to overlap 2 sets of four by 2 feet? |
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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Dec 23, 2014 13:57:46 GMT -5
Something on the lines of this... but 4 on each side...  |
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Post by gotareef on Dec 23, 2014 15:14:36 GMT -5
just go every other bulb to each side and would work great. high light coral in the middle of the tank lower light corals on the sides....
do you have a 72" fixture or will you diy the light into a canopy? I ask because with t5 "individual" reflectors are a must for an aquarium.
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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Dec 23, 2014 16:13:38 GMT -5
I don't currently have a fixture... so I'll either be making one-- if i don't happen to locate one... or just adapting it to a canopy..
So.. if anyone has 8 or knows where i can get 8 reflectors i'd be interested...
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Post by gotareef on Dec 24, 2014 15:41:37 GMT -5
when I had t5 I made reflectors from a roll of aluminum. you can get it at homedepot in the roofing section just cut and bend whatever size you want....
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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Dec 24, 2014 18:33:40 GMT -5
Good call.. The cheapest parabolic reflectors I can find are 20 each.. That's crazy
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Post by gotareef on Dec 25, 2014 10:11:06 GMT -5
do you know anyone with a metal brake? if not I can ask a friend that does siding if he would bend the reflectors... only takes a min to do....
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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Dec 26, 2014 21:01:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the offer Rob... Luckily the light had a single corrugated reflector... So with a simple utility knife.. I was able to separate each reflector.....
The next question is.. Are those watwr-proof end sockets a must?...
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Post by gotareef on Dec 29, 2014 9:56:44 GMT -5
just make sure to wipe the creep off the bulbs every once in a wile and they will be fine (as long as there is not any splashing...
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