RE: [APD] Re: ah supply reflectors

["Wise, Nicholas" <Nicholas_Wise at lgeenergy.com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Raymond Wong [mailto:rwong2k at telus_net] 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 3:04 PM
> To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
> Subject: [APD] Re: ah supply reflectors
> 
> 
> Hello everyone, thx for responding,
> 
> I was considering a DIY mini project with acutally just 
> putting the t5 fixtures + light tubes in a white PVC tube cut 
> into 1/ 2 and the inside taped with Aluminium tape (I've got 
> some lying around) vs purchasing a reflector. Which made me 
> re-consider the option of searching for a reflector saving 
> some $ and maybe buying another one of those t5 fixtures 
> (it's $35 CND for 39watt HO 6500K light + fixture... Pretty 
> cheap considering that it's aroudn $30 USD for the ahsupply 
> reflector, it's a 3' tank for 4' 54watt version it's the same 
> price $35 CND at my LFS)
> 
> Just gathering the facts and trying to get the best solution 
> for my tank
> 
> Thank-you
> Raymond
 
Another option to consider is roof sheathing.  You can buy rolls of it
for under $10.  Cut it and fasten it into a parabolic shape.

-Nick

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