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kaboke Fingerling * Newbe * Posts: 28 Kudos: 15 Votes: 3 Registered: 04-Dec-2006	i have this lichtfixture that is hanging from the ceiling in my basement and i was wondering if i could juse it for a new 20 gallon tank i would try heavy planted the lightf. is 4 foot long and 15 inches width and its about 80 watt could i convert that in fluoriserend licht its a worklicht that hangs from the ceiling with iron chains Thanks for anny reply Kaboke ps don't now annything about lichtning for plants
Posted 29-Dec-2006 18:15
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	There are many hobbyists that convert shop lights to use on their aquarium setups. However, in this case would this lighting not be too large for a 20 gallon tank, even a 20 gallon long is only 30" wide. How were you going to place it above the aquarium. Were you going to hang it from the ceiling, or were you going to set it on top of the tank. Which ever way you do place it there will be an extensive amount of overhang. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 30-Dec-2006 04:15
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, The work light I had on my 55 was a two tube fixture similar to your description. The problem I had with it was moisture. It was not designed to be placed atop an aquarium. Eventually condensation would collect inside it caused it to rust ( they are sheet metal painted over) and the connections corroded. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 01-Jan-2007 04:01


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