That looks like the right path to take.
Cheap! Use most of what you already have, and get to learn something.
How many watts per gallon is TOO much?
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That looks like the right path to take.
Cheap! Use most of what you already have, and get to learn something.
That looks like the right path to take.
Cheap! Use most of what you already have, and get to learn something.
Yea if I wouldn't have to replace my hoods it would definitely keep my boyfriend from wigging out... lol. =) Hopefully I can figure out how to do it!?
I basically followed this: http://www.aquariumlife.net/projects/diy-lighting/55.asp
Here's my thread: http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200542
you'd do basically the same thing, but pout on set in each hood. You can use something better for a reflector like ace suggested, but for the type of tanks either of us has, I don't think it'll matter.
the only remotely complicated part about the whole thing is how to hang the lights, and if your hood has vents you should be able to use zip ties, as Ace aslo suggested. In that case, just skip the electrical tape I bought and get zip ties. Or even metal wire.
Here's my thread: http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200542
you'd do basically the same thing, but pout on set in each hood. You can use something better for a reflector like ace suggested, but for the type of tanks either of us has, I don't think it'll matter.
the only remotely complicated part about the whole thing is how to hang the lights, and if your hood has vents you should be able to use zip ties, as Ace aslo suggested. In that case, just skip the electrical tape I bought and get zip ties. Or even metal wire.
I have vents in my hoods - if I were to do the tin foil I would need to cut some holes for the vents right?
Can you tell me approx how long this took u?
Yeah I just made tiny slits in the foil. It took maybe 20 minutes? Took me longer to go to Lowes and buy the stuff (I just asked where everything was, couldn't find it) than it did to make.
