BenPursglove
Fish Fanatic
I have been gifted a Juwel Rekord 80. Crapo filter is removed and about 2 metric tonne of aquarium silicone that was used by previous owner to stick the background is gone Tetratec EX600 (thanks MermaidMel ) ready to go.
Now then on to lights. Tank will be planted + pressure CO2 + few little fishes TBA, DIY MDF cabinet. I really like the looks of open top so have despatched the hood (it was broke anyways).
Lighting is expensive for the lovely open top luminaires that I really like so I have been looking at Interpet T5 Power Compacts (the double beefy ones), 2 questions if I may:
1. Is there any off the shelf reflectors available for this range of lights? I've had a look and can't see em? If not what have you used?
2. Has anyone any cunning ideas on how to mount these reliably and aesthetically? The connection (just a plug) doesnt seem to have any fixing points (that I could gather from a quick snoop in the box at LFS anyway )
I'm good with DIY type things and have some power tools so not adverse to a bit of home brew. Have some leave coming very soon so also have the time which is a rare occurence...
Any ideas please?
Now then on to lights. Tank will be planted + pressure CO2 + few little fishes TBA, DIY MDF cabinet. I really like the looks of open top so have despatched the hood (it was broke anyways).
Lighting is expensive for the lovely open top luminaires that I really like so I have been looking at Interpet T5 Power Compacts (the double beefy ones), 2 questions if I may:
1. Is there any off the shelf reflectors available for this range of lights? I've had a look and can't see em? If not what have you used?
2. Has anyone any cunning ideas on how to mount these reliably and aesthetically? The connection (just a plug) doesnt seem to have any fixing points (that I could gather from a quick snoop in the box at LFS anyway )
I'm good with DIY type things and have some power tools so not adverse to a bit of home brew. Have some leave coming very soon so also have the time which is a rare occurence...
Any ideas please?