Arcadia clip-on 11W

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

My personal opinion, 6500K to 8000K will do just fine for planted tank.

Originally Posted by Shad0w

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 ?

Originally Posted by BuTLeR

hi shadow , so colour not a issue ?

another question is 12000k light suitible ?

12000k is alright, but not optimal.

looks like i got to waste money again ..... got any liquid solution good for algae control ?

I think white light is best. Like mentioned, a Kelvin rating of 8000 or so is ideal.

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why do you want to change the tube? i would suggest to first check if the tube is for plants. Can go to their website and check i think.

I bought arcadia plant pro 54W t5ho (4 ft) before and its pink in color. Its supposed to give the most suitable spectrum for plants.

Originally Posted by BuTLeR

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.

Originally Posted by Newtank

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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takashi amano himself recommands 8k though.