SRC Member Daniel-K Posted December 1, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 1, 2003 my tank is ix 2.5.1.5x.15" which using PL now and intedn to upgrate to T5, the problem is i do not hv a canopy for the T5 retrofits, what shld i do or any suggestion ? Does it mean I hv to made custom made my own canopy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shieldk Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 my tank is ix 2.5.1.5x.15" which using PL now and intedn to upgrate to T5, the problem is i do not hv a canopy for the T5 retrofits, what shld i do or any suggestion ? Does it mean I hv to made custom made my own canopy ? I'm using 3 feet Arcadia Overtank Luminaire with 4 tubes. Likes the feature that it can be tilted upwards for cleaning. Not sure whether they have size for 2.5 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Daniel-K Posted December 1, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 1, 2003 Thanks for the reply so far Overtank Luminaire does not come with 2.5 ft too bad does ur 3 feet Arcadia Overtank Luminaire holder adjustable, if can then may be can consider the most 10cm out of the tank. but so far i only see eAquanature selling 2 tube, how much and where u bought for ur ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammonit Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 I think for a 2.5ft tank you got to use a 2ft lamp. I think equanature has a 2x24W ati retrofit which you can hang from the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shieldk Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Thanks for the reply so far Overtank Luminaire does not come with 2.5 ft too bad does ur 3 feet Arcadia Overtank Luminaire holder adjustable, if can then may be can consider the most 10cm out of the tank. but so far i only see eAquanature selling 2 tube, how much and where u bought for ur ? The holder is adjustable but the main fixture will stick out of your tank, it's about 100 cm. You can get it from petmart for about $455 without tubes. They don't have stock in the shop so better call them first to order. There are 2 set of switches to control the 4 tubes, but you can only use 1 timer for control since there is only 1 power cord. Also, from my experience and opinion don't get the arcadia actinic blue light, not aesthetic. T5 is bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Daniel-K Posted December 2, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 2, 2003 Thanks Ammonit and shieldk for the feed back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I do know of a few reefers who will DIY lighting for ppl just ask ard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sinner Posted December 2, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 2, 2003 I do know of a few reefers who will DIY lighting for ppl just ask ard bro pm me the contacts of the guy u know i wanna custom a T5 too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAriNe_enthusiast Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 PLs Pm me too...thinking of upgrading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted December 3, 2003 Sponsor Share Posted December 3, 2003 hi bro, if u custom a hood and DIY the T5, its much cheaper...... hood, end caps, eballast...atmost u spend SGD200 (not including the tubes). look nicer somemore.... does need help, can pm me........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hkching Posted December 3, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 3, 2003 I just finished adding 2 more T5 tubes to my hood. Now have 4 T5s.. The previous 2 was DIYed by Dr Evil. It's not very expensive and quite simple.. Just check with Dr Evil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted December 3, 2003 Sponsor Share Posted December 3, 2003 I just finished adding 2 more T5 tubes to my hood.Now have 4 T5s.. The previous 2 was DIYed by Dr Evil. It's not very expensive and quite simple.. Just check with Dr Evil... take a look of hkching hood with 2 diy 54watt T5..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted December 3, 2003 Sponsor Share Posted December 3, 2003 in action.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Daniel-K Posted December 3, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 3, 2003 tis is cool man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Daniel-K Posted December 3, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 3, 2003 sorry, btw where is petmart ? never been there b4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hsloo Posted December 3, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted December 3, 2003 Blk 151, Serangoon North Ave 2, #01-79, S(550151) Next to R@@&B&&. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 petmart is at serangoon north ave 2....... blk 15? something...... juz beside rainbow aquarium. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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