modification

I've always wondered if it was possible to paint them a different color... I know there are some high temperature paints that you can buy in spray paint form, although, this would mean that you would have to open up the light fixture, take the guts out, and all that other stuff, before you start...

Hey guys, I purchased a Fluval View on clearance for $25. I have it planted and set up, about to move my betta into it. There are two problems though. First, the integrated LED is on the same power supply as the filter. That means I can't run it on a timer without turning off the filter...

Is this too much light? Thanks for any input I started with two 160 lumen led's and a blue led bar over the tank. Later, I Velcro taped two F4T5 bulbs to the side of the cover. Very easy to take on and off. Then I got the crazy idea of putting a F15T8 w/ plant grow bulb. I know...