paintballgoth
11-06-2003, 7:31 AM
i was wondering if it would be cheeper to buy a light hood for my 55 gal or to build on myself. all i need is a regular striplight thats enough to illuminate the tank. possibly something fromhome depot thatyou guys know about?
mogurnda
11-06-2003, 8:34 AM
Regular striplights are pretty cheap, but you can certainly save money by DIY. If you want ultra-cheap, you can match ballast, holders and bulbs at McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/). Then you just have to come up with a reflector. You could also get a 48" shoplight from Home Depot. Depends on how much you enjoy tinkering, and how comfortable you are with wiring.