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Although it is a more technical option I would prefer getting rid of one light. Surely it is a waste of electricity to have two on but block out light? Can you take out one of the light starter units (white cyclinder shape thing) and see if the hood turns on. If so then great your hood is wired...

Sounds a fitting tribute :thumbup: Have a read around the site, there are many threads from people new to planted tanks and you will find much the same content in the advice generally. If you still have questions then feel free to ask again. Welcome to UKAPS and sorry it wasn't under better...

I really love the cabinet, tank (scape looks lush) and hood. I just can't help thinking the hood would look better sat on the tank. Do you have info anywhere on how you made the cabinet? What did you use to get the wood look onto the cabinet and hood (looks like something you stuck onto the base...

The number of the lamp (like 865) is broken down into two components. The second and third number, 65, is the colour temperature so - 6500 kelvin. Basically the lower the number the more orangey- red the colour. The higher the number say around 15000 - 20000 the more blue the lamp looks. The...

Re: question regarding T5 lighting over 80 gallon low tech t Thats 96 US gallons and 1.125 watts per gallon. Usually this would be considered low light but as it is T5 I'm not sure. Hopefully with these figures someone else will be able to help :thumbup:

Thanks guys :)

Yay! Well done Steve :)

Thanks for the link Garuf. Nice to see some mariners following the same principles as us. Not totally 'out of the matrix' yet though, as ceg says.

Have a look in places like Newey and Eyre, JBM, wilts. These are electrical wholesalers and they may sell security lights which are metal halide, or they may sell parts/help you out.

Just an idea, but once a MH bulb has been on for a while and you turn it off it won't turn on again for a while. It just makes a buzzing noise. I don't know if this is similar to what happened with you. Have you tried the original light again? I am sure you are aware but you should not touch...

In grand designs I've seen people use light tubes to light their houses for free. Is it ever possible to use natural daylight to light a tank without having algae problems?

Just wondered if you used US gallons or UK, I imagine the wpg would still be high, but not as crazy as 11!

Perhaps it would be best in your case to have a lid. There are certain moulds and bacteria that grow in freshwater tanks that may irritate your asthma, it might be advisable to check with your GP. Also asthmatics are more succepible to the effects of damp in a house, which is likely to be made...

In strong white light plants can utilise green light for photosynthesis better than red or blue. http://pcp.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/50/4/684

Looks really good Chrisi!

Use vinegar on the glass of the bulbs and reflectors to make them shiny and clean again. Obviously take care to keep the electrics away from liquids though.

Hi Chrisi! Been looking on Ebay for you as I was sure there was a small luminaire always for sale from some chinese seller. Found this:- If money isn't an issue...

I know... Grrr

I know we should all agree to only bid on certain ones each, then we all get them cheap!

Oooh, I hate people that use that software. Mainly cos I'm too scared to use it!

Lol true about lampspecs, I just wondered. Cool, maybe I should go for it then. And oh my god tell me about it!!! What lights what lights...

Hi there, I'm looking into this lighting solution, does anyone know if the lighting units for this can be used with the interpet power compact lights? Lisa

Just shhhhhh don't tell anyone :lol: I'm desperate for one on my 2' tank so I can go high tech!

Keep an eye out as this seller usually has loads of these starting at £1 with £15 postage. I keep bidding but get outbid at last minute when I've forgotten about it. Sometimes they go for £2, sometimes £6.60 sometimes £13.50... They were having loads on there but none atm grrr

Hi there, Until me and the fiance move into our own flat (julyish) I've been banned from setting up the new 180 litre tank I got at the FoF. Which I guess is good as I will be earning money then, so will be able to pay for stuff like a nice cabinet. Atm though I'm still have one tank on the go...

I know you decided not to use the lights from AE, but they are 10% off at the moment if anyone else wants them...

Thanks for the replies. Yeah I realise about the bulbs needing to be changed, I guess thats going to be quite expensive! I will keep an eye on aquarist classified. I was going to get a 2 x 39w giving roughly 1.85 wpg, but I guess theres no harm in getting a 4 x 39w cheap... In the future if I...

Hey there, For my new tank I'm not sure what lighting to go for. I was highly considering the realux T5 all in one jobbys, getting 2 x 35". I am a little worried about the fact that once the light blows you need to throw the whole thing away. If it comes with a years guarantee then it's fine...