Reflectors

[IovaykInD]

In my attempt to squeeze out the most out of my 17 watt light, I added reflectors using alunimum wrappings.

Here is the tank before the reflectors were added on.

 

[IovaykInD]

And here's after the reflectors were added on.

You can see the difference if you look at the gravel. It is much more brighter than before.

 

[jimboliana]

IovaykInD,

You should not use alumimium as it only reflects about 40% of the light back into your aquarium. I know you can see a difference but if you want to see even more of a difference for £2.50 then use Mylar, it's 97% reflective and is used in the space industry, you can find some here

http/www.growell.co.uk/index.php?search=...d.php&x=17&y=13

Hope this helps

 

[IovaykInD]

Thanks, I will check it out. Do you think I can get Mylar at arts and craft stores like Michaels?

Isaac

 

[Bloo]

IovaykInD,

You should not use alumimium as it only reflects about 40% of the light back into your aquarium. I know you can see a difference but if you want to see even more of a difference for £2.50 then use Mylar, it's 97% reflective and is used in the space industry, you can find some here

http/www.growell.co.uk/index.php?search=...d.php&x=17&y=13

Hope this helps

Thanks for that tip - however if I was to buy 1 meter of Mylar @ £2.50, they would charge £5.95 postage wtih a total cost of £8.45 for just one meter

Is there anywhere else in the UK this can be bought - at a shop perhaps ??

 

[sif]

Thanks for that tip - however if I was to buy 1 meter of Mylar @ £2.50, they would charge £5.95 postage wtih a total cost of £8.45 for just one meter

Is there anywhere else in the UK this can be bought - at a shop perhaps ??

Try this

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...3&rd=1&tc=photo

 

[Bloo]

Top man ! Thanks