what would you use? im a big fan of really cheap lowes shop lights in 4 ft sections due to their cost (15 bucks), but they are not bright, effecient, or good looking. im looking into maybe 20w LED floodlights (or 10w) but dont know how many or what size would be best(100w?). what about the cheap led panels on ebay? im planning this build, and this is the only major question i havent answered yet
light a 500g tank
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thats the only thing i cant find decent bulbs... i have a 4ft t8 setup right now and there are never any good bulbs.
t5 should be much easier to find and they are much, much brighter than t8 or t12.
i keep a single 28w 6700k 4ft t5 on my 220 and it keeps its more than plenty bright.
i keep a single 28w 6700k 4ft t5 on my 220 and it keeps its more than plenty bright.
I have been messing around with LED floodlights, here is my thread on it http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390569 I still need to try the Philips bulbs, I will post pics when I do.
also looking into having someone build one from scratch... not something i would touch, im better with a mig welder than a soldering iron, but i know someone who thinks they can
48" T5 HO Aquarium Light Hood Marine Cichlid 216W New
4x 54W T5 HO Light Bulbs, Extendable Bracket, Lunar LED
I am using these
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