Aqueon dual t5 fixture fix

[fireman731]

Hey guys,

So some of you may know that after upgrading my light fixture I was having heat problems in my tank. I purchased the dual t5 aqueon and after some searching I wasn't able to find any legs manufactured to fit this product. Well, I improvised, I stretched out the wire hooks even on both sides and bent them down! I don't believe it was made to do that and I'm not sure if anyone else has done it like this haha but it's working for me!


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[Fresh2o]

Clever. The dual t5 fixture looks very similar to a Coralife dual t5 fixture I am using on a low light tank. Same wire arms. Yes, it generates some heat. That's why I switched to LEDs on my planted tank (and that they use less energy while producing a higher output and I won't be replacing the bulbs each year). I have the LEDs propped a slight bit (not for heat reasons but for a more secure mounting) and what gets me is the bright glare reflection from the glass. I see that you have another fixture mounted in front of that and it blocks the reflected light. I had to build a baffle to shield the reflect light (it was blinding).


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