Reply With QuoteHi, can anyone please help me on the estimation on
the wattage require in a 3ft(L) X 3ft(W) X 3ft(H)
tank, and what is the common practice on the height
of the base fertiliser? Thanks a million.[]
Hi, can anyone please help me on the estimation on
the wattage require in a 3ft(L) X 3ft(W) X 3ft(H)
tank, and what is the common practice on the height
of the base fertiliser? Thanks a million.[
Hi, can anyone please help me on the estimation on
the wattage require in a 3ft(L) X 3ft(W) X 3ft(H)
tank, and what is the common practice on the height
of the base fertiliser? Thanks a million.[
Hi, can anyone please help me on the estimation on
the wattage require in a 3ft(L) X 3ft(W) X 3ft(H)
tank, and what is the common practice on the height
of the base fertiliser? Thanks a million.[
Hi, can anyone please help me on the estimation on
the wattage require in a 3ft(L) X 3ft(W) X 3ft(H)
tank, and what is the common practice on the height
of the base fertiliser? Thanks a million.[
That's quite a deep tank! Can reach the back of the tank?
3x3x3 is about 200gal. Using the rule of thumb of 2W/gal, you will probably need 400W of light. MH lights would be best for your type of tank. FL or PL may not be able to reach the depth of 3ft.
BC
Hi bclee, this is a deep tank, I thought of
using 5 sets of 36watt X 2 PL lights (per set)
would this be enough for the lights to penetrate
all the way down for the foreground plant?
I've calculated the total volume of the water
to be at 729 litres.
I am not too sure whether PL will work. Some of the guys may have experience with deep tanks.
Why not MH?
If you are concern about heat, 10 PL lights also generate lots of heat.
BC
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On 10/11/2002 2:46:55 PM
That's quite a deep tank! Can reach the back of the tank?
3x3x3 is about 200gal. Using the rule of thumb of 2W/gal, you will probably need 400W of light. MH lights would be best for your type of tank. FL or PL may not be able to reach the depth of 3ft.
BC
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Just as 2W/g is also a guideline.
koah fong
Juggler's tanks
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Depending on your choice of plants, you can go up to 3W/G or more. Not a good idea to exceed 4W/G.
Base fert... normally, about 1 to 2 inches in front slope to about 3 to 4 inches in the back. Depends on your plants and layout. Big plants with big root systems need thicker base fert. Smaller plants don't need so much.
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Resistance is futile, you will be administrated!
Recently read in TheKrib, a discussion about depth and lights. Specifically, read this article.
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3'x3'x3' = 206g or 764 litres.
2W/g ==> 413W
3W/g ==> 619W
3W/g ==> 826W
Must go for MH lights already.
Also, 3' deep is quite challenging to do planting. Have you considered making it a terrarium?
koah fong
Juggler's tanks
Hi Juggler, 3ft depth is a challenge for me. I would like to create a more 3-D effect as wider & deeper tank will give a more abyss kind of feeling
Dun think you can use FL/PL as the penetration will be insufficient. Go for MH.....
Juz my opinion.
Thanks Sherchoo, will consider & shop around for a MH.
BTW for PL lighting how deep can it go down to just
curious????
around 2ft
Passion through Apisto
it was said to reach a depth of 70cm at lease.
Cheers!
Benetay
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