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DogFish · 11-07-2011, 02:16 AM

Saw several lights at Lowes today that could be used for a single PAR38 LED bulb.

Like this one: http://www.lowes.com/pd_353922-47842...3D3&facetInfo=

I don't think you could use the shade. The bottom of the goose neck is 52" off the floor. The PAR 38's are 5" long. so the bottom of the bulb would be 47" off the floor. So for a 30" tall stand with a 16" high tank you are only 1" off the surface of the water. To use this light you would have to:

>>Easy way>> set the light on a 2' high box behind the aquarium
>>Harder way>> remove the base and attach the light pole to the aquarium stand.

Or look at this light that could be mounted on the stand:http://www.direct-lighting.com/displ...m-base-BO-6133

11-07-2011, 02:16 AM	#29
DogFish Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (33/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ChicagoLand Posts: 5,187	Saw several lights at Lowes today that could be used for a single PAR38 LED bulb. Like this one: http://www.lowes.com/pd_353922-47842...3D3&facetInfo= I don't think you could use the shade. The bottom of the goose neck is 52" off the floor. The PAR 38's are 5" long. so the bottom of the bulb would be 47" off the floor. So for a 30" tall stand with a 16" high tank you are only 1" off the surface of the water. To use this light you would have to: >>Easy way>> set the light on a 2' high box behind the aquarium >>Harder way>> remove the base and attach the light pole to the aquarium stand. Or look at this light that could be mounted on the stand:http://www.direct-lighting.com/displ...m-base-BO-6133 __________________ ToxicTen/DogFish's 40/Aquaponics for Vegans