SamH Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'm planning on upgrading the lights in my 54L so then plants grow better and I was wondering about DIY lighthoods. It currently has one 2ft single 18w cool daylight tube mounted in a plywood box over it. This seems to be keeping the plants alive but not letting them thrive. I'm going to add about four times more light over it but I need to know how to make a decent lighthood. Does anyone have any plans or pictures of their light hoods or any ideas on how to make one? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 What ferts and substrate are you using? In my experience these have been more important that the amount of light. All that happened when I added more light was algae growth. My method is... 1) Smallest gravel possible without it being sand. 2) 1ml Flourish Excel & 0.5ml Flourish Comprehensive every 4 days, per 40 litres of water. 3) Longer light period, over 12 hours. 4) Start with plants that are suited to low light - Java fern, Crypts & Anubias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Coarse sand from Mitre10 Mega and a few JBL Fert Balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Here's what I want to make: http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/diy-aquarium-projects/6039-diy-cheap-low-profile-light-hood.html. But the only thing I'd be worried about is water getting up into it. Wherecan I get cheap perspex from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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