Reply With QuoteI'm using a 18W PL light from Dymax for my 1ft cube.
I need some help in getting a suitable light for my low-tech 1feet planted tank. I will be growing mosses and fissidens as well as some java ferns.
Is there any good brands or reccomendations of lightings?
Thanks.
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I'm using a 18W PL light from Dymax for my 1ft cube.
To me, brand is not a concern as it will deteriorate/time. Moreover, use on a low tech tank.
Currently, I using a 9W energy saving, 8000K, E27 compact bulb lighting for my 1ft tank. Fyi, my tank is low-tech too. Planted with Moss, Fern, Nana and Crypt.
If I need to replace the bulb, I could easily get it from most of the hardware shop, supermarket or DIY shop. But only 8W, 6500K available with sufficient for 15-16L tank.
Just staretd a small 1 feet tank.
Uses a 9W FL lighting and it seems to be doing its job.
Was previously having no light and it retards the growth a bit.
No CO2 just some tablet dosing (trial) and the Nana and mosses seems to be doing fine. Will update you 2 weeks later on the health.
Reliable cos my 13W PL just died on me after 1 day. The tube, when fired up, turned pinkish red instead of white. So if the shop doesn't do an exchange for me, i will have to look for a reliable and good one..
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Originally Posted by nys
To me, brand is not a concern as it will deteriorate/time. Moreover, use on a low tech tank.
Currently, I using a 9W energy saving, 8000K, E27 compact bulb lighting for my 1ft tank. Fyi, my tank is low-tech too. Planted with Moss, Fern, Nana and Crypt.
If I need to replace the bulb, I could easily get it from most of the hardware shop, supermarket or DIY shop. But only 8W, 6500K available with sufficient for 15-16L tank.
Any pics of your lights and setup?
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Pictures attached...Any pics of your lights and setup?
Fyi, this light only $10 (brand new).
Last edited by nys; 14th Aug 2007 at 01:21.
prec, you might want to consider this type. Normal FL light and cost saving low wattage tube (U-shaped type). Can find this quite easily in lfs. I have used this light for coming to 4 mths and have switched it on for 24 hrs for the first 3 months' usage and it is still in perfect condition. I use this for my 1.5ft setup and my plants/mosses are growing well
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Thanks nys and daveteogh for your pics and advises. Just one more qn. What brand is the FL?
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Mine is Oean Free. I do see other China brand similar to this design
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Thanks bro. I just got mine exchanged 1-for-1. If it fails again, then i'll switch over to Ocean Free's model.
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which 13w light are you using?
i have 2 1-footers on dymax's 13w light
the one that comes in either black or silver with stand
doing well on them
the light so far so good - works well for me
The brand is Kenis Mini Lighting. Apparently the ballast/transformer is faulty after a prolong period of 8hrs. The tube turned pink in color rather than white when fired up.
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i vouch for the dymax as well. been using it for more than a month with no problems at all
have never tried that light so can't really review on it
however if you are looking to change to another lightset and want to keep to 13w, my recommendation is give dymax a try
i've had one(the older one out of my 2 sets) for slightly more than a year now and its doing great, and for the price i paid (<$20) i think its a decent buy (all things considered - looks, stand provided etc -wise)
its using a normal iron-core ballast but the good part is the ballast is located externally away from the main light casing, so in a way it helps reduce temperature problems with the tank
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