Splash guard

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by ontop27, Oct 7, 2009.

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  1. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    So I was told to use a splash guard for my t-5 fixture. I went to home depot to get some kind of plexi, but there was two types. Acrylic and polycarbonate about an 1/8 inch thick. Which would be better? I believe the poly said it had UV blockers but the acrylic didn't say anything. Should I go for the acrylic?
     
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    i think the acylic is the way to go.
     
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  3. inwall75

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    You need UV blocking for DE MH lamps. With T5 lighting, the shielding is built into the bulb. I would just use whichever is cheapest.
     
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  4. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    cool thanks guys K+
     
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