Homemade Lighting System?

[MarbleShark]

I was wondering if anyone has made their own. I went to the store and I saw what they are selling for lighting systems and it does not to me seem that hard.

• Build a box that can fit over the tank and sit smoothly
• Mount two fluorescent bulbs.. one night and one day.. and independant power cords so that they can be regulated on a timer
• Fan on either end.. I was told one inflow and one outflow would keep it cooler (thoughts?)
• Hinge opening in front and cuts in the back so that stuff on the back can go into the tank.
• Stain it to match stand.

What do you all think? Has anyone had any luck with doing something like this? I would love any schematics or input.

[leebca]

There is a Forum devoted to do-it-yourself marine aquarium projects. It is the DIY Forum. You might want to post this there.