how to build a dual T8 light fixure

jakevwapp84 · 07-08-2012, 08:44 PM

I'm trying to provide medium light for my tank because i have low light please help!!!!!!!!

proaudio55 · 07-08-2012, 09:10 PM

ummmm, what length are you thinking? Because you can get ready made 4' long garage / shop lights fairly inexpensively.

jakevwapp84 · 07-08-2012, 09:11 PM

24 inches.

GeToChKn · 07-08-2012, 09:23 PM

I would go for a DIY CFL fixture instead of T5's or T8. They are easy to do, cheaper than doing a T8 setup and bulbs are way cheaper as well. I have 3x13w CFL bulbs over my 20gal, and plant growth has exploded compared to what it was before.

livingword26 · 07-08-2012, 09:28 PM

I also depends on the depth of the tank, whether 2 x t-8's would be medium light or not:

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...05&postcount=1

**Hoppy** · 07-08-2012, 09:47 PM

Home Depot now has 48 inch long, 2 bulb T5HO strip lights (no reflectors), and might also have it in a 24 inch length. That would be perfect for many DIY lights.

Imi Statue · 07-08-2012, 10:40 PM

You might read these threads before purchasing:

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...&highlight=cfl

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...&highlight=cfl

Then just do a search using the internal engine for "CFL" without the quotes to get more.

Imi

07-08-2012, 08:44 PM	#1
jakevwapp84 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York Posts: 225	how to build a dual T8 light fixure I'm trying to provide medium light for my tank because i have low light please help!!!!!!!!

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GeToChKn Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,115	I would go for a DIY CFL fixture instead of T5's or T8. They are easy to do, cheaper than doing a T8 setup and bulbs are way cheaper as well. I have 3x13w CFL bulbs over my 20gal, and plant growth has exploded compared to what it was before. __________________ 20g platy, , 2 x 10g shrimp, 3 x 20g shrimp, 7.5g shrimp and 1 great dane/mastiff puppy. Sump Pimp #2 My Tanks and my shrimps

07-08-2012, 09:28 PM	#5
livingword26 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 978	I also depends on the depth of the tank, whether 2 x t-8's would be medium light or not: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...05&postcount=1 __________________ 29 gallon, Fluval 306. Aquatop PF25-UV Power Filter, 1x39 watt T5HO 7" above tank. P.F. Sand, Pressurized CO2, 5 Glowlight Tetra's, 3 Halequin Rasborah's, 3 neons, 2 Oto's, 5 Cherry Shrimp, 4 Amano Shrimp.

07-08-2012, 09:47 PM	#6
Hoppy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 17,287	Home Depot now has 48 inch long, 2 bulb T5HO strip lights (no reflectors), and might also have it in a 24 inch length. That would be perfect for many DIY lights. __________________ Hoppy

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07-08-2012, 09:10 PM	#2
proaudio55 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blaine, Minnesota Posts: 620	ummmm, what length are you thinking? Because you can get ready made 4' long garage / shop lights fairly inexpensively.

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jakevwapp84 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York Posts: 225	24 inches.

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Imi Statue Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Monroe WA Posts: 369	You might read these threads before purchasing: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...&highlight=cfl http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...&highlight=cfl Then just do a search using the internal engine for "CFL" without the quotes to get more. Imi