How much T5 is needed? - Page 2

sandyc · 07/11/2008, 03:09 PM

Thanks for all the help. I ordered the above mentioned hood today and will update the thread after I receive it. Retro fit wasn't an option as I do not have a hood to retro fit and no carpentry skills to build one. All of the advice and experience is appreciated

WinnipegDragon · 07/11/2008, 10:49 PM

Hopefully we helped

In my pic above, that's actually the All-Glass 12" x 30" canopy. I just drilled some pilot holes and drove in some screws.

I am building one to replace it though. If you have even some basic tools, canopies are EASY to make.

jwd · 07/11/2008, 11:05 PM

I'd go with building a canopy and a 4 x 24 retrofit...... does very well on my 37 gallon.... its plenty of light so no need to worry about that.... a lot of people just don't understand t5's very well.....

07/11/2008, 10:49 PM	#27
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	Hopefully we helped In my pic above, that's actually the All-Glass 12" x 30" canopy. I just drilled some pilot holes and drove in some screws. I am building one to replace it though. If you have even some basic tools, canopies are EASY to make. __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

07/11/2008, 03:09 PM	#26
sandyc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Berkeley IL Posts: 146	Thanks for all the help. I ordered the above mentioned hood today and will update the thread after I receive it. Retro fit wasn't an option as I do not have a hood to retro fit and no carpentry skills to build one. All of the advice and experience is appreciated

07/11/2008, 11:05 PM	#28
jwd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 94	I'd go with building a canopy and a 4 x 24 retrofit...... does very well on my 37 gallon.... its plenty of light so no need to worry about that.... a lot of people just don't understand t5's very well.....