ryanpaul
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I have a 14 gallon Nano tank, And must admit, lighting has me just a little bit lost. The tank was started originally as a FOWLR, but now I have played with the idea of in time making it a nano reef.
Currently the light on it is a standard 20" T8 Hood, from what i've read T5 bulbs seem like the best choice without completely replacing the setup and buying a new hood, I just have a few questions about them...
Do T5 need a special ballast? or is it just a regular T8 ballast with a smaller Socket for the bulbs?
Can a T8 hood be converted to a T5 hood?
For the T5 how many and what kind of bulbs would be best for a 14 gallon tank? (same footprint as a 10)
Would there be any way to modify my current hood with new "sockets", aluminum sheeting for reflectors and a bit of work to fit two T5s instead of just the T8?
Currently the light on it is a standard 20" T8 Hood, from what i've read T5 bulbs seem like the best choice without completely replacing the setup and buying a new hood, I just have a few questions about them...
Do T5 need a special ballast? or is it just a regular T8 ballast with a smaller Socket for the bulbs?
Can a T8 hood be converted to a T5 hood?
For the T5 how many and what kind of bulbs would be best for a 14 gallon tank? (same footprint as a 10)
Would there be any way to modify my current hood with new "sockets", aluminum sheeting for reflectors and a bit of work to fit two T5s instead of just the T8?