snaggle Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I just bought a DIY set up for my 5.5. I dont have any wood working stuff so i had to make it easy all I have is a drill and a hack saw. please tell me what you think. I will post a pic once it is up. Link to comment
Styxnpicks Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 DIY is the way to go. save's mass $$$$. Plus its built to your specs. Link to comment
whitlock Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hey, just wondering where you picked up those light sockets, Ineed some too. Thanks Link to comment
snaggle Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 I got them at home depto Link to comment
The_Barbe-Hatten_Project Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 if you are starting a reef tank, don't use the "red bulb"... get another 50/50 or just the regular 6,700K... your inhabitants will look much better... Link to comment
kappa Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Did you get this idea from me, snaggle? I painted mine flat black, but I think it is good to apply a glossy layer to make cleaning off the dust easier. my rain gutter 5.5 g light diy Link to comment
snaggle Posted August 28, 2004 Author Share Posted August 28, 2004 actuly no I did not but grat minds think alike. Thanks for the advice on the bulbs nexttime I go shoping I will get the 50/50 I just looked at the spectrum and they looked close so I bought one of each to try them out. Link to comment
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