Lighting - Fluorescent

I recently completed the hood for my future 90 gallon tank. I finally settled on power compact lighting, supplemented with NO flourescents. Later I regretted this decision, and wished I had spent the extra money for metal halide... but hey - it's the poor man's tank - right? - [Details]

Just thought I'd share a few pics and details for a new hood that I have put together for my 2 foot tank. This tank has been in a bit of a holding pattern during two house moves last year, and in the words of my wife, has always "looked like a science experiment". Now it's time to give it a little TLC, and first up is a lighting upgrade. - [Details]

What is ODNO Lighting? ODNO lights are normal fluorescent lights that are rigged to burn brighter than the manufacturer-rated wattage. This allows a hobbyist to inexpensively setup a high-light tank. The setup described below produces approximately 1.75 the normal bulb output. So, a 32 watt bulb, would produce approximately 56 watts. Our light strip will allow for two of these, so we can build a 112 watt light strip for $20-$30, bulbs included. - [Details]

Peter Z's Fishline - (Photo Diagram) - [Details]

A very simple temporary fluoroescent light can be made from PVC roof guttering available from most hardware stores. These lights are handy for when you are working on the hood for a tank. - [Details]

Automatic Dimming Fluorescent lighting (Not in English) - [Details]

The hood on my 6' FOWLR showing the four rows of fluoroescent tubes. - [Details]

Peter Z's Fishline - (Photo Diagram) - [Details]

No, my fish aren't afraid of the dark (at least they've never told me so) - [Details]