Fibinotchi
Upstanding Citizen
I didn't paint the background because of the way I made this tank.
I did get the same exact bulbs that you did.. And now that I have taken pictures of it. It does seem like there is the same amount of brightness in there..
Also, I do realize that the 2nd bulb in my tank is more directed to my overflow area, which I didn't think about for some reason, so it looks like I'm going to have to make a canopy for it to direct both bulbs in the "Viewing area".
But any other suggestions or anything like that would be gratefully appreciated.
White is a decent reflector so painting it white would increase the light going into the tank somewhat.