December 21, 200421 yr comment_32751 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 Report
December 21, 200421 yr comment_32753 You could get something like this off trademe. They usually have loops so you can hang it from the ceiling. Report
December 21, 200421 yr comment_32755 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 Report
December 21, 200421 yr comment_32774 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. Report
December 22, 200421 yr comment_32835 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... Report
December 22, 200421 yr comment_32855 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. Report
December 22, 200421 yr comment_32857 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 Report
December 22, 200421 yr comment_32858 It wouldnt be that dim. It would be useful for a fry or holding tank, dont you think? Report
December 23, 200421 yr Author comment_32927 my tank is 3 ft i dont think that will be enough some how Report
December 23, 200421 yr Author comment_32949 ira i bought that same very light $82 it cost me but $8 to send from auckland cos its so long Report
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