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Lexz_10 04-08-2009 10:09 PM

need help here. 1ft PL or T5 light.
 
1ft Boyu 9w pl light or 1ft aquazonic T5 6w x 2?

which light should i get for my 1ft cube tank.

currently playing with xmas moss and shrimps.

any bro can help? thanks alot.

jytong 04-08-2009 10:32 PM

Wat the depth of your tank?

Lexz_10 04-08-2009 11:22 PM

1ft depth.

jytong 05-08-2009 04:41 PM

A 9W should be sufficient since you are growing only christmas moss.

If the prices btw both does not differ alot, then get the T5 6w x 2


A rule of thumb for lighting will be 2-3 watts per gallons

Hope its helpful

BuTLeR 05-08-2009 05:32 PM

a 11 watt will be sufficient..... got co2 ?

DrTech 05-08-2009 08:11 PM

The PL should be good enough... :) It should be cheaper as well...

soclimbn 05-08-2009 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrTech (Post 7084878)
The PL should be good enough... :) It should be cheaper as well...

thot T5 more cost effective in long run?

EvolutionZ 07-08-2009 12:05 AM

IMO, i would only use T5 / T5HO if my tank's height is more than 1.5ft.
anything below that. PL is enough for most plants. other than that, lifespan, cost, kelvin. agar agar the same one.

tachyon 07-08-2009 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrTech (Post 7084878)
The PL should be good enough... :) It should be cheaper as well...

u might wanna consider both...either one isnt bright enuf for me :P mine is 1ft by 1ft by 1.5ft

EvolutionZ 10-08-2009 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jytong (Post 7084443)
A 9W should be sufficient since you are growing only christmas moss.

If the prices btw both does not differ alot, then get the T5 6w x 2


A rule of thumb for lighting will be 2-3 watts per gallons

Hope its helpful

anyway, WPG is only applicable for tanks above 3ft..
does it mean i can grow HC in a 1 gallon tank using 3watt of lights?..
just a lousy example..
my 0.2cents.


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