reflector for CF bulbs?

MyraVan · 05-10-2005, 04:40 AM

I'm setting up a new 10 gallon planted tank. I've got a 24W compact flourectent ltube & starter to go in the hood. I know that if you put reflectors behind the bulbs you get more light in the tank, but I can't find one for a CF bulb. Would a reflector for a normal 1" tube work? IThe CF tube is basically 2 5/8" tubes right next to each other. Or maybe I should just not bother with a reflector, after all the inside fo the hood iswhile, and 24W over a 10 gal tank is quite a bit, considering I won't be adding any CO2.

Opinions?

**Damon** · 05-10-2005, 07:04 AM

Coralife makes an adjustable reflector but I would go to http://www.ahsupply.com. They have the best reflectors I've seen on the market, and still cheaper with shipping than the coralife ones.

MyraVan · 05-10-2005, 08:18 AM

Thanks Simpte. AH suppy really does look like a great place to get lighting from, if you live in the US! I don't think that shipping to the UK would be very cost-effective, though...

I might try using an Arcadia T8/T12 Fluorescent Reflector - the CF bulb is about as wide as the T12 bulbs, so it would probably be better than nothing...

05-10-2005, 04:40 AM	#1
MyraVan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 864	reflector for CF bulbs? I'm setting up a new 10 gallon planted tank. I've got a 24W compact flourectent ltube & starter to go in the hood. I know that if you put reflectors behind the bulbs you get more light in the tank, but I can't find one for a CF bulb. Would a reflector for a normal 1" tube work? IThe CF tube is basically 2 5/8" tubes right next to each other. Or maybe I should just not bother with a reflector, after all the inside fo the hood iswhile, and 24W over a 10 gal tank is quite a bit, considering I won't be adding any CO2. Opinions?

05-10-2005, 07:04 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Re: reflector for CF bulbs? Coralife makes an adjustable reflector but I would go to http://www.ahsupply.com. They have the best reflectors I've seen on the market, and still cheaper with shipping than the coralife ones. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-10-2005, 08:18 AM	#3
MyraVan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 864	Re: reflector for CF bulbs? Thanks Simpte. AH suppy really does look like a great place to get lighting from, if you live in the US! I don't think that shipping to the UK would be very cost-effective, though... I might try using an Arcadia T8/T12 Fluorescent Reflector - the CF bulb is about as wide as the T12 bulbs, so it would probably be better than nothing...

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