Homemade Lighting System?

MarbleShark · 06-23-2006, 01:53 PM

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** · 06-23-2006, 02:31 PM

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

06-23-2006, 01:53 PM	#1
MarbleShark New in Town Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2	Homemade Lighting System? 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.

06-23-2006, 02:31 PM	#2
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,309	There is a Forum devoted to do-it-yourself marine aquarium projects. It is the DIY Forum. You might want to post this there. __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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