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I use Osram T5's as there SOO cheap. If you have a WF Electrics near you, you can pick up the bulbs. I paid 4 quid each for my T5's Im just gonna get some T8's Osram 865's as ther 6500's

I never new 2 t5's at 108w was actually nearer 194w when working out the WPG..... or should you just go with 108 is what 2 gives and go with that as a guide???

You could replace the old ballast with an electronic one and just re use the bar and caps. the startes are then no longer an issue.

HA HA HA i like that approach Bore thoses that wouldn't give a flying rats......

No thats me too. LOL Thing is 4x24W would need to be altered to fit my tank anyway and would be 16W less in the same solutions. I understand its not for everyone to make there own bits. but sense of achivement is always a nice thing.

True enough. Im not liking it just on the brace bars loose. but it does mean i could make it up on a flat board with stilts on the brace and the ballast on the opposite side to the board.to optimise the space.... hmm. 1000w tank??? how much light is over kill!!! LOL i would have blind fish...

I did see this when i looked and if you not confident with wiring it is a good option and once you add bulbs and some sort of holder it was not really much cheaper. 32 quid for the ballast i can get the ballast with connectors for 30 quid anyway with no plug lead. Pro's of that ballast The...

NOTE: Im not responsible for electrocution or injury that may arise from attempting this…… :? Ok I am a little bored tonight so I thought I would type this up fully as it should have some use for those needed a bit more light. This is for my 5ft Tank but can be made for any size tank...

Thanks for that that sounds good for me. Im going to be seting up the CO2 in a week or so once its all arrived and then start looking in to adding ferts to replace root tabs.

Thanks. How is light worked out on large tanks? Im aware the whole WPG is not that accurate once bigger. I knowim at about 1.5wpg now but is there not something about depth and stuff that matters.

Ok I have slowly started to get the bug and after buying some valis and it taking up half the tank im loving the heavy plant look. I have a 5ft tank. and its 2ft high. 500l I have 2 T8 36w and i made a home made twin T5 54w. Question is do i need more light? and if so how much? I could make...