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DiscusZ
10-27-2004, 04:04 AM
If your tank is 15" inside to inside how wide should your reflector be? I am trying to do a canopy so I can setup a tank with VHO bulbs, and maybe eventually 2 halides

I found a reflecter at www.reefsolution.com which is 48" long and can expand from 5 1/2 inchs in width to 8 1/2 inchs wide, is this enough?


Should I use a Metal Reflector? or jjust some good old white paint? I want to do this right the 1st time//


Jim
AJ_77
10-30-2004, 02:02 AM
At least use a polished aluminum reflector, Jim. The adjustable one just has to go wide enough to fit the number of bulbs you plan to use - how many is that? :wink: Is it going to work with a couple of MH mounting brackets down the line?

White paint would likely disappoint, unless you're after that really diffuse, office-fluorescent look. :mrgreen:
DiscusZ
10-30-2004, 03:31 AM
I definatly looking at MH for the future,, Just have to find a decent place to get a reflector that would fit my 77g properly.


Jim
Invigor
10-30-2004, 05:17 AM
i'm a fan of the white paint. gives a nice overall general lighting pattern :D
StirCrazy
10-30-2004, 03:55 PM
I definatly looking at MH for the future,, Just have to find a decent place to get a reflector that would fit my 77g properly.


Jim

make one. there are enuf of you calgarians that want them in that you could get a sheet of spectral aluminum and bend your own. there are several posts on here about making them.. a quick search will reveal all :mrgreen:

Steve
ree-fready
10-30-2004, 08:12 PM
jmho but I believe the best reflector going is the pfo type. easily mount halides as well as vho`s. They might be a little more money but the improvement you will see is well worth it. I bought mine from J&L.
DiscusZ
10-31-2004, 08:39 PM
I ahve looked at thoseproblem is they do not have them in 46" to 48" lengths (or do I really need it that long.. never done my own canopy still trying to research everything..


jim
ree-fready
10-31-2004, 10:51 PM
The pfo`s come in 12, 24, 36, and not sure about 48 but I think so. I built my 72" hood and used 2 - 36" reflectors. I`ll see if I have a pic. of the underside and I`ll post it.
DiscusZ
11-02-2004, 02:45 PM
Ya if you can get a pic that would be perfect


jim
ree-fready
11-03-2004, 01:30 AM
pic.s are on the home page and I can`t get them to come over to this page.