diy hood light. 29 florescent 27 watt day light bulbs

iamvictor2k said:
im a little confused on why mirrors arent the best option for reflectors? i mean if i put a lazer pointer on Mylar it isnt going to shine directly back at me like a mirror would. and i cant see my reflection in Mylar like i can a mirror. maybe i am missing something.
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mirrors are great at reflecting.
the issue may be 2 fold.
controlling direction, mirrors are generally not very flexible and weight.
the weight and control are adressed by the use of aluminum/metal .
this will have been highly polished is relatively adjustable(can be bent) and lighter weight
 
Nice way to teach your daughter safe work habits using power tools!
 
Safety issues aside, there is a thing as too much light...too much for it to even be practical or within the realm of being able to control it given the fact that you certainly do not have the setup to compliment so much light.
 
jpappy789 said:
Safety issues aside, there is a thing as too much light...too much for it to even be practical or within the realm of being able to control it given the fact that you certainly do not have the setup to compliment so much light.
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actualy i do have the setup to complement so little plants and so many as i want later on. i can remove 27 watts at a time by removing one bulb at a time. i have 2 wired timers that i can set to what ever time i want.
 
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It was a general rebuttal to the question which you answered stating that everything you read said there was no such thing as too much light...I personally do not see how running that much light in the first place is even practical given that you have no made apparent plans for CO2 or dosing ferts (unless I misread, I skimmed most of the electrical mumbo jumbo). I hate making blanket statements when it comes to planted tanks, but that's an algae farm in the making.

And I see that your comment had to be edited...didn't catch your "real" response but I'll apologize anyways for even getting into this debate because apparently you'd rather just ignore any advise or constructive criticism.
 
More plants, much better! You do need to fill it up with some fast growers though, maybe along the back. You should try some Vallisneria, they are easy to anchor - don't mind pea gravel - and I've always thought this was a really cool all Val tank: http://www.flickr.com/photos/octopusgallery/2297743921/in/set-72157594486904429/

If not, your local pet stores (even Petsmart, Petco) will definitely have anacharis or hornwort and while they aren't the prettiest things, they don't need CO2, will grow very fast and help suppress algae.
 
platytudes said:
More plants, much better! You do need to fill it up with some fast growers though, maybe along the back. You should try some Vallisneria, they are easy to anchor - don't mind pea gravel - and I've always thought this was a really cool all Val tank: http://www.flickr.com/photos/octopusgallery/2297743921/in/set-72157594486904429/

If not, your local pet stores (even Petsmart, Petco) will definitely have anacharis or hornwort and while they aren't the prettiest things, they don't need CO2, will grow very fast and help suppress algae.
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thanks. i apreciate the help. i am going to get co2 just have to make calls to fined the cheapest price. how long do you think it will be till it fills up with the green stuff?
 
iamvictor2k said:
thanks. i apreciate the help. i am going to get co2 just have to make calls to fined the cheapest price. how long do you think it will be till it fills up with the green stuff?
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Algae? short order.

Plants? not till you get a balanced co2/fert regimen going.
 
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