My Tek 16 - 72" T5 MOD / Build

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Here is what I did

I built a frame using material from a previous light.

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I cut the non power Tek 8 - 48 lights down to accept 36" bulbs (they were already retired to use Icecap ballasts).

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I riveted the lights together then riveted them to the frame.

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I installed the bulbs and slid them into my canopy. The lights are powered by 4 icecap ballasts screwed to the back of the canopy.

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The finished product.

Am / PmLights

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Daytime lights

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HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 24.1%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 9 31.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 7 24.1%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 6.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 10.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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