critter_guy Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 hi im not sure what lighting i should use to light my new 3ft tank i dont really want a hood i just want a hanging light from the celling if anyone knows anything about this i wood appeciate(spelling) any feedback thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 You could get something like this off trademe. They usually have loops so you can hang it from the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_guy Posted December 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 yea.....but how much are they..... :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 I have a twin 4' DIY light setup that I would sell to you cheap. It's heavy so it has to be hung from the ceiling or it chips the cover glass under the weight. It's made out of wood. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 The cheapest option is to DIY, electrical suppliers sell single and double fluro fittings for around $30 (same as the white fittings you see in buildings etc), It would be simple to hang one of these above you tank. You would have to wire up a lead and plug and they dont come with reflectors or tubes but you can get these from them as well tubes $10-$15 for common types (like daylights), never got reflectors so don't know how much these are. Word of warning, these fittings are of course not sealed (water proof) so make sure the earth wire is connected, they are well ventilated, and cant fall into your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiverJohn Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Those fittings are really easy to wire up. I did mine myself. But had some guidance. A sparky mate of my brother "strongly advised" purchasing an RCD. Sound advise I thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 How bout using like 8 LEDs for making a light? Get a narrow piece of wood, drill holes in it, push the LEDs through, glue the LEDs into place, get an old Mobile phone charger, use it to plug into the wall and power LEDs. Although you would have to work out what kind of resistors and all you would need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 It'd be pretty dim, you'd have to turn the room lights off to see much. And the leds will be around $2.30 each. good place to get them though is here... http://www.dpt.co.nz/leds.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 It wouldnt be that dim. It would be useful for a fry or holding tank, dont you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_guy Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 my tank is 3 ft i dont think that will be enough some how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_guy Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 ira i bought that same very light $82 it cost me but $8 to send from auckland cos its so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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