White Or Silver Reflector

[Noahs ark6]

Hi

I've currently got 2x20watt bulbs in my 125 litre fluval roma, I know, this is'nt a great wattage, so i was wondering if i put a layer of aluminium foil over the existing white reflectors, would it reflect more light? or would the white ones that are on it now be more efficient, thanks

 

[thereverendturtle]

The shiny side of the aluminum would probably be better than the white. White is a good reflector but not as good as a shiny metal surface. Polished aluminum would be ideal, but is more expensive than white plastic.

 

[SO19Firearms]

The word on the street for 'recreational' growers is go white unless you're using speciality reflectors.
Stuff like tinfoil and mirrors don't cut it.

 

[ian]

agree, white is a better reflector than foil. Most firms like arcadia and guissman will use white in there lighting systems.

 

[Noahs ark6]

Awesome, thanks for that everyone