How to get 38 watts of PC lighting over a 5g . . .

tear-scar

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Anyone seen these before? They're pretty popular in Hawaii. The "Kotobuki" fixture, perfect for providing medium-low light to small tanks. It houses 1 thirteen watt flourescent bulb. I've been using it over my 5g for quite a while-- but I wanted more light.

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Here's what it looks like underneath. I decided I'd keep the reflector and body because I kind of like the look. Also don't want to make a new one.

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Stripped everything out.

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Heh heh heh, wire the old cord to a new dual socket with two 19w power compact daylight bulbs . . . :D

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Back in goes the reflector and secure everything.

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Look! I can use the pull string for on/off! :proud:

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Still working on the curtain to block out pesky light to me. I know I'm losing a lot of the light as it flies off in different directions-- but 38 watts is way too much for a 5g anyway. Maybe with the inefficiency I end up at just about right. It LOOKS really bright inside the tank now! Really good lighting!! :)
 
Awesome! I calculated your WPG..
you have 7.6 wpg over it, but with your diffused light, I would expect it to go down to like 4 wpg or something. Maybe you could put something black and solid to totally block out the light?
Looks good, hope to see pics in the future!! :thumbs:
Robin
 

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