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Old 10-02-2005, 05:50 PM   #1
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Anyone one got any good ideas on what to use to make a reflectors?"
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Old 10-04-2005, 04:29 PM   #2
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I haven't been able to come up with much, besides the expensive mirrored aluminum. Aluminum flashing at Lowe's will work, but doesn't have the reflective properties of mirrored. Don't be tempted by aluminum foil. I have seen people use it, but with any salt creep it'll deteriorate and fall in your tank. Not good.
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Old 10-04-2005, 06:38 PM   #3
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Cool thank you for the info may take a trip out to lowes soon lol
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If your comfortable working with glass, mirror is another option.
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I was gonna say mirrors.
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what about mirrored acrylic? is it safe?
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what about mirrored acrylic? is it safe?
i have not seen mirrored acrylic. it could work depending on the bulbs. if they are MH's i would say no, unless they are placed a good distance from the bulbs. if they were flourescents than you are prolly safe.

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