DIY my own 2ft t5 light

[Darryl85]

hi guy...

looking forward for helps n advises to make my very own 2ft T5 light,

which can be use for both NO tubes n HO tubes... my tank is abt 1.5 ft high...

questions...

wat to buy?

reflector?

2 tubes or 4 tubes better?

where to buy them?(wit cheaper price)

will using a T5 increase my tank temperature by alot?(not using chiller)

advises needed.....

[k0na_scab]

Hi there ,

i'm nt sure if the ballast or tubes can handle the extra watt driven by the ballast or the other way around.

For High Output , u'll need

a T5 ballast(nt cheap) , or a E-ballast

reflector , can be frm aquaZ , DE , HV. check the sponsors forum

so far aquaz tubes r the most affordable ones ard.

i'm also using T5 on my tank ,nt using chiller.

usually ard 29-30 deg c , but it dosnt really contribute to the heat factor

other than that u'll need the norms like cables , 3 pin plug , end caps

have fun DIY-ing

[Darryl85]

thanks bro k0na_scab,

can roughly give me an idea all these u mention will cost...

each of them......

n where u normally get these stuff? (waterproof endcap)

[k0na_scab]

check yr pm

[keithtanbb]

consider this.....you can buy a ready plastic T-5 2 feet 3 feet complete set for around 25 to 28 dollars..all you need is a place to hook it up or atttached to.From any lighting stores with 2 or 3 variation in quality.

[hermit]

sometime to diy is abit ex..........b4 u do just chk the price at the shop lst

[JeffL]

well u can actually modify the your own existing light, but only if you are using T5 NO type because u can use back it's endcap

I modified my Dymax T5 NO with 2 tubes to HO. I bought only 2 HO tubes, ballast from DElightings. Very easy but tedious

these cost ard $45 but I need to spend $50 for free delivery so I add in some copper wire. If you can get your own tubes and go Sim Lim Tower get your ballast I am sure it is cheaper but transport fares do add in a little

[hammerhd]

bro can post a pic of your lights?

Tot of changing my 1 to HO too

[big_ben102000]

hi.. sorry to ask smth not really related.. but watz the diff between NO HO tubes ? mine are BO leh ... mine are dymax too