problem fitting T5's in my canopy

[DaveG99]

My 40 breeder is current running one 175 MH bulb and parabolic reflector pictured here...

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I want to add 2 T5's to add supplimental lighting. My problem is the reflector runs the full 18" from front to back. If I turned the reflector sideways it would work because I could run 36" T5's accross the whole canopy and go over the part of the MH reflector that curves down. But I dont want to turn the reflector beause it would make light go forward and back instead of spreadign it side to side.

Another option is to put the 36" T5's lower than the MH light. This would work at the back part of the canopy but in the front it would be in the way of my access to the tank.

It would be nice if they made an 18" retro fit T5 setup. I could fit 2 18" bulbs in there easily.

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[kthomas]

could you do these?

http://www.specialty-lights.com/250535.html

 

[DaveG99]

I might be able to fit a 24" light in there diagonally. I'll have to measure when I get home.

I also found these....

https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~action~view~idProduct~CU01601~idCategory~FILTRTRPFI~category~15_Inch-Power_Compact-Retrofit_Kits-Lighting-Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies~vendor~.html

14" 2x32 watt PC retro fit kit. Would definetly fit but Im not a huge fan of PC's compared to T5's. But I guess it doesnt matter since its supplimental lighting mainly for color.

 

[Opus]

Check this out, might be what you are looking for

http://www.tcmas.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12788

 

[sharko88]

If you can't go the diagnal route, you will have to turn that MH sideways.

 

[DaveG99]

Im probably going to turn the MH sideways and slip a 36" T5 on either side of the reflector.

 

[sharko88]

That will work out well. I had that kind of setup before I switched to all T5's. It worked well. I only changed to all T5's for the heat, power, and bulb savings.