Has anyone tried to retro fit one of these??

[leeser28]

I'd like to increase my light output to get some different plants and I was looking at retrofitting this hood. Has anyone done it with this?? I did read another thread that gave step by step directions for retrofitting, but the hood was a bit different. I just thought I'd ask :) Thanks, Lisa

Some more info -- I have a 20 gal long with the 30 inch hood. Would like to increase to about 2 WPG. Thanks

[jpappy789]

I don't have any step by step instructions but if you haven't already check out www.ahsupply.com for the lights...I'm sure they would also be glad to help you retro fit.

[Mgamer20o0]

there is a thread where they put cfl in there too in the sticky

[Fordtrannyman]

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj54/fordtrannyman/Pics%20for%20Posts/CIMG2481.jpg

Will accept 14 watt to 27 watt CFL's

[DAVIDFBT]

It's basically the same setup, just a little different and by a different name.

[johnhoover]

Here's mine

http://www.angryoldman.com/Koi/light.jpg

Disassembled, painted white, drilled holes for the fixtures, reused the switch, tried to wire neatly. Currently have 3 of these each with 4 13W 6500K bulbs.

I've got other hoods without vent slats that I'm not willing to cut yet. I'm actually saving for T5 fixtures.

John.

[Sploke]

I retrofilled a 4' fixture to take 2x65w Cf culbs from AH supply, which worked really well. I also ripped apart a 36" fixture and replaced the ballast for an overdriven T8 bulb.

[fish_master2000]

I'd like to increase my light output to get some different plants and I was looking at retrofitting this hood. Has anyone done it with this?? I did read another thread that gave step by step directions for retrofitting, but the hood was a bit different. I just thought I'd ask :) Thanks, Lisa

Some more info -- I have a 20 gal long with the 30 inch hood. Would like to increase to about 2 WPG. Thanks
i use one on my 29 gallon cichlid tank works pretty good

[leeser28]

Thanks everyone - this is just what I wanted to do! I ordered the double sockets and the should be here soon. I'll post pics when it's done. Lisa