Need advice on lights.

05-03-2005, 11:16 PM

Can anyone advise me on the lights I need to use for a 3ft tank? And where I can get them? Thanks.

05-03-2005, 11:37 PM

Perhaps U might want to post what plants U intend to keep in ur tank...If u are gonna keep low-maintainence plants then simple FLs will suffice.. The higher requirement plants might require the more powerful wattage PLs.

05-03-2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KPeck

Can anyone advise me on the lights I need to use for a 3ft tank? And where I can get them? Thanks.

for a 3ft planted tank, u shld require a 4x36w PL light to achieve 3watt/gallon. u can get from NA... mr chan having promotion for his lights at e moment... comes with elbiru tubes n e-ballast from a subsidary of elbiru... value for money... with normal atman casing... i yr warranty...

06-03-2005, 02:09 PM

Just went there to NA. Will consider that. Any more suggestions?

06-03-2005, 02:12 PM

its down to what type of plants you want to keep. If you are targeting high light plants, then buy the 4x36 watt.

otherwise, get the magnum II, quite fairly priced.

onlyyouknow · 06-03-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KPeck

Just went there to NA. Will consider that. Any more suggestions?

Hi,

I recently bought a brand called jiale. The lightings is 36W x 2 and cost about $50. Used for a few weeks so far and no problems. Maybe you can consider that. 2 sets will only set you back around $100 so still cheap and affordable.

Also, the 3 ft magnum 2 seems to be no stock in many places. The c328 lady boss said only 2 boxes came in to test water so currently 3 ft is not in yet. Dunno true or not though.

Note: I'm not related to the brand name in any way and are not advertising for them.

06-03-2005, 04:42 PM

Depends on your tank height too. If 2ft or more, MH would be your best choice but you have to take care of the heat issue.

Regards,
Izzat

06-03-2005, 10:25 PM

MH? I think a bit of an overkill right? I used it for my marine tank...

coryfav · 06-03-2005, 10:51 PM

There are hobbyists who use MH lights for their Planted tanks. Apart from having light-hungry plants, I guess it's also because of the 2ft height.

07-03-2005, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by coryfav

There are hobbyists who use MH lights for their Planted tanks. Apart from having light-hungry plants, I guess it's also because of the 2ft height.

Thanks Florence

Yes, if your tank is 2ft and above in height, you will need the power of MH to penertrate thru the water to reach the foreground plants.

Regards,
Izzat

05-03-2005, 11:16 PM	#1
KPeck Guest Posts: n/a	Need advice on lights. Can anyone advise me on the lights I need to use for a 3ft tank? And where I can get them? Thanks.

05-03-2005, 11:37 PM	#2
obsidian Guest Posts: n/a	Perhaps U might want to post what plants U intend to keep in ur tank...If u are gonna keep low-maintainence plants then simple FLs will suffice.. The higher requirement plants might require the more powerful wattage PLs.

06-03-2005, 02:09 PM	#4
KPeck Guest Posts: n/a	Just went there to NA. Will consider that. Any more suggestions?

06-03-2005, 02:12 PM	#5
ZhiQiang Guest Posts: n/a	its down to what type of plants you want to keep. If you are targeting high light plants, then buy the 4x36 watt. otherwise, get the magnum II, quite fairly priced.

06-03-2005, 04:42 PM	#7
aCe^bOwleRz Guest Posts: n/a	Depends on your tank height too. If 2ft or more, MH would be your best choice but you have to take care of the heat issue. Regards, Izzat

06-03-2005, 10:25 PM	#8
KPeck Guest Posts: n/a	MH? I think a bit of an overkill right? I used it for my marine tank...

06-03-2005, 10:51 PM	#9
coryfav Dragon Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,397	There are hobbyists who use MH lights for their Planted tanks. Apart from having light-hungry plants, I guess it's also because of the 2ft height.

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