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  1. Spider Pig

    which tubes???????????

    More to give an idea of the different colour temperatures. I'm pretty sure you can get the same colours in t8s.
  2. Spider Pig

    which tubes???????????

    Here's a good guide: http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/lighting.htm
  3. Spider Pig

    Twin T5 Lighting bar for around 50 quid........!

    There's a good length of wire from the endcaps so could reach down to my cabinet (juwel vision 180- 55cm height of aquarium). The tubes can balance on the brace bar using the clips supplied so it doesn't touch the bar. Mine are propped next to the juwel light bar using the reflector. Some people...
  4. Spider Pig

    Twin T5 Lighting bar for around 50 quid........!

    Did you see this: http://www.ukpetsupplies.com/Details.as ... entId=1349 Ballast outside the tank. Comes out a bit cheaper. Got the 39w version.
  5. Spider Pig

    DIY LED lighting?

    I would have thought that using a few high output bulbs would be a better option that many low power ones as you would get better penetration through the water, although there is the problem with the heat. Thought that these ones look promising: http://www.luxeonstar.com/endor-rebel-c ...
  6. Spider Pig

    DIY LED lighting?

    This is too addictive and I wish I knew a bit about electronics to have a go DIY at this- although I won't need it for another 2-3 years at least, by which time LEDs will have come down in price etc. i remember learning about lumens, steradians, candelas for my exams but all that went out of my...
  7. Spider Pig

    DIY LED lighting?

    So how does a 1w high output bulb or the other one compare with a normal t5- i.e how many would you need to replace 20w t5? Are the equivalencies given on the website (20, 45w) advertising BS- surely you aren't allowed to be that far off if, as you say scott, the 1w is equivalent to only 6w...
  8. Spider Pig

    DIY LED lighting?

    How about these ones: http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/water-proof- ... -1573.html Waterproof, supposedly high brightness- 20w equivalent for 12 quid each. 6000K near enough daylight. What else do you need to run them? Looking around the website they also have bulbs to use on boats. Could you put...
  9. Spider Pig

    Hagen Glo T5 HO ballast Unit

    http://www.ukpetsupplies.com/Details.as ... rentId=181 26 quid. Ordered the 39w double version recently, out of stock at the time but came within a week- good service overall.
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