TexGal has a 6' long tank that used to have 2 Coralife fixtures with Power Compact bulbs in them. We made an ultra slim housing for five 80 watt Giesemann Midday T5HO. Each bulb has an individual reflector. They can be turned on/off separately (2 front bulbs, 2 middle, 1 back).
The fixture vents from the top - it's covered with fiberglass mesh that allows for excellent ventilation. There is a leg support that neatly folds back when not in use.
The fixture is attached to the plastic rim of the tank with custom made hinges. The ballasts are remote (inder the tank) so the housing is as light as possible. There are no ugly electric cords seen everywhere under the hood. On the left and right there are 2 square pieces of aluminum that cover the end of the reflectors and bulbs so there is very little light spill - mainly from the back where the filter pipes go into the tank.
We expect huge changes in this tank with that kind of light intensity and quality. To start look at the album with details about the fixture:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ddasega/Drinda
--Nikolay
The fixture vents from the top - it's covered with fiberglass mesh that allows for excellent ventilation. There is a leg support that neatly folds back when not in use.
The fixture is attached to the plastic rim of the tank with custom made hinges. The ballasts are remote (inder the tank) so the housing is as light as possible. There are no ugly electric cords seen everywhere under the hood. On the left and right there are 2 square pieces of aluminum that cover the end of the reflectors and bulbs so there is very little light spill - mainly from the back where the filter pipes go into the tank.
We expect huge changes in this tank with that kind of light intensity and quality. To start look at the album with details about the fixture:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ddasega/Drinda
--Nikolay