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6 Gallon T4 Lightset


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The tank is a normal 5 Plan L-size tank measuring 40cm x 25cm x 28cm (H). So the lenght of the tank is approx. 15.7" and it's rather difficult to get T5 light for such small tank size especially the blue tube and also difficulty in getting tube replacement.

So I decided to DIY a light set for this 6G tank (about 6.34 US Gallon) using T4 light tube.

Length of T4 tube is : 343mm

Power of each tube is : 8W

Total : 3 X 8W (24W). - 2 White and 1 Blue tube.

Full details of diy assembly with photos : http://www.guppiesonli.com/dfly/Forums/viewtopic/t=102.html

1. I'm using the Silver reflective type of OYAMA paper for reflector;

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2. The 3 tubes placed in the light assembly unit;

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3. Testing the 3 tubes;

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Wow... great job! :D

One question, how did you take care of the ventilation of your light set? :look:

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us,Jan 19 2006, 03:46 PM] Wow... great job! :D

Thanks cci[RR]us!

The best part is the light tube costs onli a few dollars to replace (same goes to the blue tube as well). :D

But how the color temp. like, I really don't know. But for such a shallow tank, think it's ok.

As for the ventilation, the are 2 gaps near the 2 sides which are large enough for air to circulate;

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have seen these t4 tubes in hardware shops.

i think the temp is ard 6000k or 6700k.

a real cheap alternative for small tanks that cannot fit in t5 tubes.

well done Chris :)

Thanks Melvin. Yep, these are for luminating those signboard.

If they are ard 6000K or 6700K, think it's alright for small tank as the depth is not too deep for them to penetrate in.

Yes, real cheap alternatives as tube replacement onli a few dollars hehe.

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wow very nice... can i ask how much is the whle set cost??

Whole set is about not more than S$80 I think including my manhour hehe including all things like light tube, acrylic, interconnecting wire, etc....

Haven't really calculate the price yet as I'm not rushing to do my DIY NANO skimmer.

:D

The part I hate most is sourcing around for the right size material to minimise cutting and drilling. No soldering required. The most difficult part is pasting the OYAMA reflective paper on acrylic and the chipboard - which I hate most and can't really do a good job. :pinch:

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the same tubes size as your lights.

looking at 2x8w blue tubes sets.

the lights can be purchased from Dama directly?

btw, does the blue tubes give the same effect as we get from arctinic tubes?

the pics over at guppies onli removed?

For 8W, the size of the lightset is 21 x 32 x 343mm. The price is $11 inclusive of white tube. The blue tube is $3 and white tube is $2.

The pictures at my site still there leh.

I've tried actinic blue but not so blue also. When I use the T4 20W for my 2ft tank with juz 1 tube and it's blue enough.

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his is a black oyama paper.. btw.. bro.. the blue one for my tank is very blueish leh.. and 1 is already very blue.. how bout urs?

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For 8W, the size of the lightset is 21 x 32 x 343mm. The price is $11 inclusive of white tube. The blue tube is $3 and white tube is $2.

The pictures at my site still there leh.

I've tried actinic blue but not so blue also. When I use the T4 20W for my 2ft tank with juz 1 tube and it's blue enough.

saw the pics liao... have to register 1st :P

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