Comments - Aquarium Light - Fishtanktv2024-03-28T08:53:19Zhttp://fishtanktv.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6423219%3ABlogPost%3A912013&xn_auth=noHi, I know this post is a bit…tag:fishtanktv.com,2017-11-11:6423219:Comment:9171072017-11-11T15:51:35.159ZRumble Fishhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/Todd279
Hi, I know this post is a bit old now but I was wondering how your lighting choice worked out? I use 2 four foot T8 5000k LED tubes hanging from a shop fixture on my clay base 75g planted tank and I an very happy with the results. I’ve had no problem growing crypts, anubias and lotus bulbs in the soil and java fern, java moss, and Bolbitis heudelotii on my driftwood.<br />
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On my second aquarium, a dirtied 100g planted tank, I choose to use a track lighting system since the tank is 6 feet long and…
Hi, I know this post is a bit old now but I was wondering how your lighting choice worked out? I use 2 four foot T8 5000k LED tubes hanging from a shop fixture on my clay base 75g planted tank and I an very happy with the results. I’ve had no problem growing crypts, anubias and lotus bulbs in the soil and java fern, java moss, and Bolbitis heudelotii on my driftwood.<br />
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On my second aquarium, a dirtied 100g planted tank, I choose to use a track lighting system since the tank is 6 feet long and they don’t make tubes in that length. I use 8 pots with 6500k LED spots in them and I also have great results with my plants. The pots allow me to aim light at certain plants as required and create shadows for an interesting affect.<br />
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I’ve also started growing plants around the rim of the tank in certain areas and let the roots hang into the water for a natural affect. I’ve had the best luck with the pothos vines and find cutting them back often creates density.<br />
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Both aquariums are heavily stocked and planted and and combined with the pothos I never have any ammonia, nitrites or nitrates readings at all.<br />
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Hope it’s all working out for you.