Tom
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For the last 3 years I've been maintaining a low tech, heavily planted Rio 180 for a local school, and the time has come for a redesign. Over this period I've been convinced they should never have switched to T5 from T8 lighting! The two bulbs just seem to much in a low tech system, and (although it pays me) the maintenance is a bit to high for the school to manage.
Question is, then, what would be the best way to lower the lighting in this tank? I've been wondering about hanging a reflector under the rear bulb, but will this lead to overheating? I can't fiddle the electrics because it has to be tested for the school etc. I also don't have any real budget to work from!
Tom
Question is, then, what would be the best way to lower the lighting in this tank? I've been wondering about hanging a reflector under the rear bulb, but will this lead to overheating? I can't fiddle the electrics because it has to be tested for the school etc. I also don't have any real budget to work from!
Tom