SRC Member andysho Posted October 7, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2003 is it possible to do a DIY mh light for a 1ft lighi lol any advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Possible. But you are better off using T5 for such a tiny tank. The heat from a MH is no joke and temp fluctuations with such a small water volume could be fatal unless you have a good chiller operating fast enough to cope with the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted October 7, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2003 TKS Can tell me more about this T5 light how it works tks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Do a search on T5, the info is all there, LYFDTW. It's a flourescent tube, except more efficient and thinner in diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted October 7, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2003 Actually, for 1 foot, it's not possible to use T5. You will be better off with MH. A MH reflector is about 1' in size anyway. Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted October 9, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 9, 2003 think using metal halide will bbq my corals it is only 14 inches tank but so far so good cheers my leather coral have gave birth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted October 9, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted October 9, 2003 1ft with Mh.Almost thought of doing it for my 1ft nocturnal tank. then i realised. That 1ft reflector is going to be reflecting light 3 feet out the sides of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted October 9, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 9, 2003 wat u mean by that keke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member shiraz Posted October 9, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted October 9, 2003 the light from the MH bounces of the reflector and ends up on the floor beside it... result... waste of light!... unless u put your MH very close to your tank but temp would increase and u will not have space at the top to do maintenance... Quote The world is such a wicked place,war btween the human race. People work to earn their bread,while across the sea they're counting dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted October 10, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 10, 2003 anythign i can put better then PL light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Coral_ClamS Posted October 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted October 10, 2003 what do u mean by 3ft outside....do u mean that if i use a 1 ft reflector, i can cover the whole 3ft tank light with Mh lighting? if that true then no need to get 2 bulbs for 3ft lioa! yipee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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