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·After seeing the other topic in the forum (this one http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=1132226#1132226) about the cold cathode moonlighting, and the library article, I want to give it a try.
I happen to have an extra all glass fluorescent fixture that was for a 29g laying around. Except it doesn't have a metal reflector I think, just a plastic one I think.
Could I use it? Should I maybe spray a chrome paint or something on the plastic or tape aluminum foil to it? Or should I just buy a new reflector, like from ahsupply.com for example?
Also, what kind of drill bit and what size should I use for the drilling through the fixture?
And where can I get the 9v ac to dc adapter?
Do you think that just two of the cathode blue bulbs would have a nice moonlight effect on my 265g tank (30" tall, 7ft long, 2ft wide)? And if I do decide to do it, would the 9v adapter be enough to light it good or should I get the 12v 8amp adapter?
Thanks in advance,
~Ed
I happen to have an extra all glass fluorescent fixture that was for a 29g laying around. Except it doesn't have a metal reflector I think, just a plastic one I think.
Could I use it? Should I maybe spray a chrome paint or something on the plastic or tape aluminum foil to it? Or should I just buy a new reflector, like from ahsupply.com for example?
Also, what kind of drill bit and what size should I use for the drilling through the fixture?
And where can I get the 9v ac to dc adapter?
Do you think that just two of the cathode blue bulbs would have a nice moonlight effect on my 265g tank (30" tall, 7ft long, 2ft wide)? And if I do decide to do it, would the 9v adapter be enough to light it good or should I get the 12v 8amp adapter?
Thanks in advance,
~Ed