Does anybody use this set up? Can i get diagram on how to do it. i have a gutted 55 gallon light hood, i also have wires and 5 lightbulb sockets. i just need an idea on how to set it up.

Sure. I took apart an 8ft T-12 fixture that was going to the trash at work. I removed the dusty reflector and polished it with a buffing wheel and polishing compound. After it became really shiny I decided to cut it up into 3-4" segments and apply those under each CFL (14w in my case - I found 6K bulbs) and mounted it all up. With the reflectors set up I can see that light is very well diffused. Aluminum is easy enough to polish. If you cannot find ready-made reflectors than try any aluminum sheet stock and polish up as I've described. While I am no expert in optics you can bend the sheet to accomodate your mounting style and bulbs. The downside of CFLs is that heat build up inside of a closed hood will be high.

Does the Bulbs have any spectrums for plant growth. i have 3 computer fans that i can hook up to the hood so the head wont be high. I just want to know if its a good setup enough for "some" plants like swords water sprites and the easy growers.

Lumpia, you need the power box from the computer to make those fans work on 110v house current, they are factory 12v fans.


I use 2 24w full spectrum 6500K CFl or power compacts for my tank. they are sold as desk lamps

The fans i got was actually from a xbox cooler and i have a power source that works good with it