T8 spacing

JF · 12-11-2003, 07:30 PM

I am building a new DIY light box. I plan to use 4 T8 32 watt bulbs for a 75 gal. What would the optimal distance between bulbs be? I cannot afford a polished reflector so it will be painted white, possibly using some mirror tile on top.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

m.lemay · 12-11-2003, 07:59 PM

Space them about 3"-31/2" apart for 4 bulbs.

jart · 12-11-2003, 09:44 PM

i asked this question before and gulf coast aquarian offered his opinion.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forum/vie...ighlight=#4368

12-11-2003, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
JF Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 27	I am building a new DIY light box. I plan to use 4 T8 32 watt bulbs for a 75 gal. What would the optimal distance between bulbs be? I cannot afford a polished reflector so it will be painted white, possibly using some mirror tile on top. Suggestions are greatly appreciated. __________________ John R Fox

12-11-2003, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
m.lemay Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naugatuck, CT. Posts: 2,646	Space them about 3"-31/2" apart for 4 bulbs. __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #2 75 gal heavily planted,50/50 Black beauty,Eco-complete substrate, Pressurised CO2 with solenoid, ph controller, AB Reactor 1000, 330 watts 9325K GE PC lighting,Ehiem Liquidoser, 2-Filstar xp3 canisters.

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