Comments - Light not sure what to get for a planted tank - Fishtanktv2024-03-29T15:02:41Zhttp://fishtanktv.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6423219%3ABlogPost%3A831133&xn_auth=noI used two 2 bulb fixtures of…tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-07:6423219:Comment:8322482013-12-07T02:44:24.322ZChris Carlsonhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/ChrisCarlson
<p>I used two 2 bulb fixtures of T8s (4 bulbs - 6500K) and found it was too much - caused algae. I changed to only one set of 2 bulbs of T8s in a shop light fixture still 6500K and 8 to 10 hours a day. Play around with the time until you are comfortable, but T8s at 6500K worked for me.</p>
<p>I used two 2 bulb fixtures of T8s (4 bulbs - 6500K) and found it was too much - caused algae. I changed to only one set of 2 bulbs of T8s in a shop light fixture still 6500K and 8 to 10 hours a day. Play around with the time until you are comfortable, but T8s at 6500K worked for me.</p> lowes or home depot shop ligh…tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-04:6423219:Comment:8314412013-12-04T03:55:08.788Zseth roachhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/sethroach
<p>lowes or home depot shop light fixtures ~12 bucks </p>
<p>lowes or home depot shop light fixtures ~12 bucks </p> In all the pet store I went t…tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-04:6423219:Comment:8315162013-12-04T02:59:27.627ZMichaelhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/MichaelPagan
In all the pet store I went to I never seen a t8
In all the pet store I went to I never seen a t8 double t8 shop lights
tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-04:6423219:Comment:8314312013-12-04T02:45:20.545Zseth roachhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/sethroach
<p>double t8 shop lights </p>
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<p>double t8 shop lights </p>
<p></p> u can maybe carpet with dwarf…tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-03:6423219:Comment:8314072013-12-03T13:58:37.356ZPeterhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/Pedro
<p>u can maybe carpet with dwarf sag if u want carpet plants if thats wat u meant</p>
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<p>u can maybe carpet with dwarf sag if u want carpet plants if thats wat u meant</p>
<p></p> Ok thanks you also can I use…tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-02:6423219:Comment:8311602013-12-02T22:34:04.361ZMichaelhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/MichaelPagan
Ok thanks you also can I use carpet lowtech L
Ok thanks you also can I use carpet lowtech L Dirt works great in low tech…tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-02:6423219:Comment:8312372013-12-02T22:14:17.172ZPeterhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/Pedro
Dirt works great in low tech tanks. Look up the walstad method. Shes the godmother of the dirt world.
Dirt works great in low tech tanks. Look up the walstad method. Shes the godmother of the dirt world. I was thinking of using drit…tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-02:6423219:Comment:8312352013-12-02T19:57:04.081ZMichaelhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/MichaelPagan
I was thinking of using drit still not sure from eco or that
I was thinking of using drit still not sure from eco or that low tech get a a double t5 no…tag:fishtanktv.com,2013-12-02:6423219:Comment:8311572013-12-02T13:29:38.362ZPeterhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/Pedro
<p>low tech get a a double t5 no light fixture (not HO) or a double t8 light fixtue will put u in the low light range more or less at ur substrate.</p>
<p>low tech get a a double t5 no light fixture (not HO) or a double t8 light fixtue will put u in the low light range more or less at ur substrate.</p>