DIY Refectors

[illusion54]

I dont really feel like buying reflectors, are there any DIY ideas for reflectors?

 

[andywg]

Line the hood with Mylar. You can get it dirt cheap off ebay.

 

[Bloo]

lol I have yards of the stuff i if you want the sent me enough to cover several 6 ft tanks ! so if you're in the UK, pm me how much (size wise) you want and I'll send you some.

 

[illusion54]

Alright thanks, i'll have to get some Mylar, and im in the US but thanks for the offer.

 

[BigC]

You can make reflectors out of plastic drain-pipe.(3") simply by cutting to the required length and then sawing that in half. (now you have 2 reflectors) Paint these white and attach some fluorescent tube clips to the inside and screw to the aquarium hood. Tidy, simple and effective.
Hope this was of some help
Regards
BigC

 

[Wiggler 1]

What I used for 36inch hood....I made 3 reflectors
4 inch white PVC pipe and the reflective emegency blankets
cut pipe in half then used 15 min epoxy put cut peice of emerg.
blanket on 1/2 pipe and smoothed it out ...cost me $12...
hope this helps you