cheapie lightbox

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  1. Sparky_vp

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    not sure how long it will last though

    built 2 for my tanks, total cost = less than R 200-00
    pvc gutter with end caps

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  3. GavinD

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    Well done on the DIY!
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    Did you add reflectors on the inside, or even aluminium foil?
     
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    Do you get these Gutters in White?
     
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    nope no reflectors yet, yeh the gutters are white i just sprayed them black on the outside
     
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    Sparky_vp

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    the inner profile of the gutter

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    Yeah I remember they are white on the inside.
     
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    Very nice.
     
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    Interesting, what lights are in there?
     
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    i got the some gutter that i used on my 5f tank with 1x t5 54w bulb and it worked great
     
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    not exactly sure some or other florescent tube that i bought at the lps lighting is somethng i'm not too clued up about but that's a topic on it's own
     
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    Really not a bad idee. Never thought about this one.:thumbup:
     
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    Think I might use this! Awesome idea!
     
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    I love the idea, it comes out really classy after the black spray on the outside!
     
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