I've used aluminum foil as a reflector before, i thought the results were quite good, a few people have told me that it reflects mainly blue light (proably why the red horemanni's did so well) i used to use 3 double 4 foot t8 lights (each was about 15cm wide) over the top, spacing isnt important so long as the whole tank is illuminated.
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Thu May 03, 2007, 11:28 PM #11Moderator
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Fri May 04, 2007, 06:27 AM #12Just an Egg
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So i should put couple of layers of aluminum foil on the inside of the hood...The install lights...Secondly 5*36w T8's would be enough?
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Fri May 04, 2007, 06:30 AM #13Moderator
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should be fine i've done well with 2-6, 5 should be perfect. go the al foil it's cheap and gets the job done in a few years when funds are available you can always add real reflectors
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Fri May 04, 2007, 06:34 AM #14Just an Egg
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Yes this is a temporary arrangement....Secondly the height of the tank is 2 feet is it difficult to spread light in high aquariums.
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Mon May 07, 2007, 08:40 AM #15Just an Egg
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Can you post some pics of your tank so i can see how it is doing
It will help me in plant selection as well.
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Mon May 07, 2007, 01:50 PM #16Medium Discus
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It is said that alfoil is not good because it difussors? the light not reflect it and it is said that painting the hood white will reflect the light much better
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Mon May 07, 2007, 06:12 PM #17Just an Egg
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what about the lighting is it sufficent?
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