New set up, new lighting!(photos)

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New set up, new lighting!(photos)

Post by FinchFlurry » Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:46 pm

So I finally finished the stand/cupboard and managed to get the it and the cage in my closet (since I have no doors) Thought I could use the curtain as a cover for nightime :mrgreen:

because there isnt a lot of sunlight that comes in after 9 am, someone suggested I use an aquarium lamp with full spectrum lights.

So I bought a single strip lamp, and for now, Im trying to figure out a way to mount it, because im not sure i can just leave it on top of the cage...

I took pictures of the final product, giving myself an idea what it will look like when i decide what to do with the lamp, and i wanted to share them with you :D
Also, if you have any tips regarding the light, please let me know!

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When it's Closed

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Re: New set up, new lighting!(photos)

Post by Piciorusm » Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:16 am

WOW !!! I like it MAX! :shock:
The enviroment, the set up,the open-close thing, the bird! Outstanding!
Congrats! Superb! =D>
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Re: New set up, new lighting!(photos)

Post by lovemyfinch » Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:45 am

Very nice =D> =D> =D>
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Re: New set up, new lighting!(photos)

Post by fahrenheit45 » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:51 am

Very nice!!!! =D> =D> =D>

I love the setup!
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Re: New set up, new lighting!(photos)

Post by finchmix22 » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:04 am

Nice flight. Make sure you give them adequate lighting. My GS love the sun.
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Re: New set up, new lighting!(photos)

Post by Sally » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:11 am

You can leave the lamp right on top of the cage, it will be fine. Most of my lamps sit on top of the cages. I use fluorescent tubes in shop light fixtures, and I buy the lamps labeled 'sunshine' or 'daylight'.

Clever use of the space--I like it!
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Re: New set up, new lighting!(photos)

Post by FinchFlurry » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:45 am

finchmix22 wrote:Nice flight. Make sure you give them adequate lighting. My GS love the sun.
I did best as I could with the lighting. Some light does come in during the day, because the front of the cage is facing the window in my room, but not enough, Thats why I put the daylight lamp on top.
( this photo was taken at night so the room looks kinda dark)

I cant have them anywhere else in the house, so I tried to make do with what I had :lol:

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And thanks guys! i'm glad you approve!
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Re: New set up, new lighting!(photos)

Post by Mynard » Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:56 pm

WOW! Very nice :D
I too just leave the light sit on top of the cage :)
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