Clip In Light Reflector

[dcarmor927]

So i went to my LFS trying to find a light reflector for my light bulb...the bulb is approx 16 inches (10 gallon tank)...the shortest one i can find is 24 inches, i got the same results looking on the internet, ebay and all...does anyone have a planted tank this size that knows where to get a reflector? or if there is any easy way to make my own...thanks for any help!

 

[SuperColey1]

buy the 24" and cut it down to size

AC

 

[dcarmor927]

buy the 24" and cut it down to size

AC

alrighty, thanks!

 

[dcarmor927]

the only one i can find now is a T5 and if im not mistaken that means the bulb it is made to go around is 5/8 inch in diameter...my lights are 1 inch in diameter (T8?? right? lol) if i get THIS ONE will it be alright to use still??

 

[dcarmor927]

bump

 

[aaronnorth]

Using a T5 reflector means that there will be more re-strike, and less light diverted down to the water, you could use it still but i am not sure whether it will make a big difference due to the shape.

 

[hogan53]

Hi
Have a look at Ultimate Aquatics they have 18 inch reflectors for t8 tubes.
hoggie

 

[dcarmor927]

Thanks!! i've never ordered anything from outside the US, no place here has it...grr...oh well. Thanks again!

EDIT: #### no one ships to the US!?!?...I have found 15 websites with it, none will ship it to me...

Edit again: why does W...T....F get bleeped? its kinda censored already...

 

[dcarmor927]

ok i found one on ebay which is already in the US...why wont they ship to the US, they will for other countries...??

 

[Truck]

ebay?

 

[dcarmor927]

no the other sites...The us isnt an option on half, the others say its an invalid address and it wont work...