i think someone here has used mirrors for a reflector, and i think with some success. the only problem with using mirror tiles is creating the parabolic shape that is optimized for reflecting light back into your tank.
and i'm not sure if the drawback of using mirrors is that it may cause the light to refract too much before hitting the tank below. of course this would be similar to just relying on a white painted interior of your canopy.
if you're going DIY, why not go right to T5 lamps? a lot more efficient and less heat than the compact fluorescents.
and i'm not sure if the drawback of using mirrors is that it may cause the light to refract too much before hitting the tank below. of course this would be similar to just relying on a white painted interior of your canopy.
if you're going DIY, why not go right to T5 lamps? a lot more efficient and less heat than the compact fluorescents.