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Old 24-07-2009, 02:53 PM   #1
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Hey guyz , would like to know which type of light tube is most suitible for planted tanks ? i just bought a arcadia 11W lightset which is pink in colour the light , any advise to change to which lighttube ? cause quite dark light no light penetration .

my tank is a 30cm by 25cm by 30cm , co2 adjust to the minimum . plants are mainly us fissiden and JP hairgrass

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Old 24-07-2009, 03:47 PM   #2
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My personal opinion, 6500K to 8000K will do just fine for planted tank.
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Old 24-07-2009, 06:55 PM   #3
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My personal opinion, 6500K to 8000K will do just fine for planted tank.
hi shadow , so colour not a issue ?

another question is 12000k light suitible ?
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Old 24-07-2009, 08:10 PM   #4
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hi shadow , so colour not a issue ?

another question is 12000k light suitible ?
12000k is alright, but not optimal.
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Old 24-07-2009, 08:55 PM   #5
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looks like i got to waste money again ..... got any liquid solution good for algae control ?
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Old 24-07-2009, 10:11 PM   #6
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I think white light is best. Like mentioned, a Kelvin rating of 8000 or so is ideal.
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Old 30-07-2009, 10:03 AM   #7
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Hey guyz , would like to know which type of light tube is most suitible for planted tanks ? i just bought a arcadia 11W lightset which is pink in colour the light , any advise to change to which lighttube ? cause quite dark light no light penetration .

my tank is a 30cm by 25cm by 30cm , co2 adjust to the minimum . plants are mainly us fissiden and JP hairgrass
I believe your arcadia lights is meant for planted tanks, this is an expensive lights, dont change it.
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Old 30-07-2009, 11:56 AM   #8
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I believe your arcadia lights is meant for planted tanks, this is an expensive lights, dont change it.
ok .... lights can really do wonders....
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Old 10-08-2009, 09:04 PM   #9
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takashi amano himself recommands 8k though.
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Old 11-08-2009, 10:05 AM   #10
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takashi amano himself recommands 8k though.
his 'kang hu' different .... don think is the 'K' that bothers me .... is the balance between co2 and the lighting ...
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