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jl1199
Sun, 20th May 2007, 07:36 PM
What are some good reflectors besides lumanarc that would work for my 31" deep tank?

Thanks
Jonathan

5.0Stang
Sun, 20th May 2007, 11:36 PM
I got these for 5 bucks each from aqurium designs they hold PC or VHO or T5 on the sides http://www.pfolighting.com/AqRetrofit.aspxIMO i would get thishttp://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=PF2637

matt
Mon, 21st May 2007, 07:32 AM
Lumenarcs test quite a bit better than anything else, why don't you want to use them?

jl1199
Mon, 21st May 2007, 08:28 AM
I just wanted to see what was out there.

Texreefer
Mon, 21st May 2007, 10:14 AM
there is nothing better right now for penetration on that depth than the lumenarcs

Gordon
Mon, 21st May 2007, 12:01 PM
I am looking to make some reflectors for 48" actinic bulbs and was told that solar light stripping was a good material to use. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find any. Any ideas on this? Any help greatly appreciated.

Gordon

LoneStar
Mon, 21st May 2007, 01:33 PM
What are some good reflectors besides lumanarc that would work for my 31" deep tank?

Thanks
Jonathan

Here is some info I got on a DIY Lumenarc:


The drawings are located on this site idex:
http://www.thebrian.net/reflector/

The online store that sells the Spectral Aluminum is here: (very bottom of the page)

http://www.aquatictech.com/aquarium_lighting.html

Standard Sizes
12"x24" $14.00
12"x36" $21.00
24"x24" $28.00
24"x36" $42.00



And the thread I saw the DIY reflector is here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showt ... enumber=14

matt
Mon, 21st May 2007, 06:55 PM
They're not that expensive, and the location of the bulb is very important in the efficiency of the reflector. I think this is the place that makes them: http://www.reefexotics.com/

I also think he usually will discount for packages that include ballasts, and it's a really good deal.