Lighting opinions

[roscoe]

some pictures of the sheets.I do still need to get the templatre inlarged so i can get cut the sheet in have and then cut it out.It will make it much easier to work with.

didnt think it was going to be so shinny

So Fatbot how is everything going?

 

[fatboyt123]

i am sorry it to so long roscoe and everyone else.You just cant pass up a whole weekend of drinkin,Fishin and other stuff that is not going to be mentioned.

well this is what i got done this morning. this is the only time i have worked on it since i had the sheets.This one aint perfect do this one will be going on my tank and well have some others done maybe tonight

After it got cut out

another

looks like its done dosent it

inside

closer of the inside

 

[roscoe]

Looks good! What are the dimensions?

 

[fatboyt123]

just about 16"x16" and 8" tall

 

[roscoe]

Looks good!. I might hit you up for 1 or 2 down the road for my Clam Fuge.

 

[fatboyt123]

i just finished the first one woot woot(thats for you adam since no ones does it)

will have pics in a second. almost done with the second one already have it cut out and bent just need it to be put together

 

[roscoe]

Looks good Fatboy! I might have to check these guys out in person.

 

[fatboyt123]

I might have to check these guys out in person.

no you dont then they wont look as good.

when you want one just give me your address and put the money outside. I will leave the reflector there.:lol:

 

[fatboyt123]

well here you go

outside

inside

 

[gotfish]

Is that rivets holding it together or just sheet metal screws?

 

[fatboyt123]

rivets why?

 

[fatboyt123]

everything was the made tha same as ccCapt

 

[krisfal]

So back to the original question. I was only using 3 reflectors on my 8' tank (supplemented with PC) I did my Aquascaping in 3 islands to put the coral gluing area underneath the reflectors. With my eye I really could not see any lack of light, but in pictures it appeared to be shadowy in between the lights (I made/used the DIY reflectors). I was also using 10k in the middle and 14k on either end, in the picture you can really see the color difference.


One advantage with fewer lights, if placed right, less light hits the tank walls and less algae grows as a result.

I would go for it with 2, less energy & less bulb cost. You may have to place coral accordingly but you will also have good places for less light demanding species.

 

[Myteemouse]

how much to have you make me one for over the frag tank???

 

[gotfish]

rivets why?

Cause I was wondering how you are holding the sections together. I guess it's sheet metal screws.

 

[fatboyt123]

i used rivets though not sheet metal screws

 

[gotfish]

i used rivets though not sheet metal screws

Thought you meant why would I use rivets.

 

[fatboyt123]

okay sorry for the mix up but yes i did use rivets

 

[fatboyt123]

how much to have you make me one for over the frag tank???

hey adam just wanted to let you know that i just finished up the reflector for the frag tank here are some pics.

it turned out alot better than the first one that i am keeping

now this one isnt yours but this is what i was talking about.I did mine first so i would know if the paint would stick or not so if you want flat black just let me know.

 

[fatboyt123]

anybody want the black one or a different one?