henward Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 My new tank, i will make a suspended lighting system from the ceiling. I am looking at multiple 'cree led' bulbs. good on power, cheap to replace, lasts longer and retains its power for longer and doesnt fade like T8 tubes. I am wondering, is there a way for glass to be made less reflective and increasing transmission of light into the tank? Or less reflective but letting the same amount of light into the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Are you growing plants now? Moving the lights closer to the surface of the water is the main way to increase the transmission of light into the tank. You could try a low ion glass like starphire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Are you growing plants now? Moving the lights closer to the surface of the water is the main way to increase the transmission of light into the tank. You could try a low ion glass like starphire? No Plants. Just light for the fish and its colour to show. it needs light. i Also dont like the massive amount of light reflecting fromt he glass lids, really thats the main problem i have:) (look im being a diva..... but that is besides the point) so just throwing it out there. wsa considering a hood that goes on top of the tank with a reflector. so the light doesnt escape the glass and is contained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 You can get nonreflective glass that is used in picture frames. I don't know how thick you can get it ---best talk to a glazier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar99 Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Also the cleaner your glass the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 you can angle your current reflector slightly towards the back to prevent the glare, plus it will make your fish shine out better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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