you can try hitachi ebt.
see thread 2ft aec fl tube for source.
normal daylight tube can be used but light intensity is lower.
you can try hitachi ebt.
see thread 2ft aec fl tube for source.
normal daylight tube can be used but light intensity is lower.
thomas liew
BT,
The normal tubes can be used for planted tank. If it's 6500K it should work for your plants. However, it would not be as good as those plant tubes u get from lfs.
As tawauboy recomended, you can try the Hitachi Extra Bright tubes (HEBT) which I had great results. The price is much lower compared to plant tubes too.
sherwin get MH la..kekekeke oops...now asking pplp to get MH already kkeke
Cheers!
Benetay
sherwin get MH la..kekekeke oops...now asking pplp to get MH already kkeke
Cheers!
Benetay
Where gives the best deal for MH ? What kind of wattage do you guys recommend for a 3ft tank ?----------------
On 3/14/2002 12:09:25 AM
sherwin get MH la..kekekeke oops...now asking pplp to get MH already kkeke
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petmart or gan. 150 watts
Cheers!
Benetay
Benedict,----------------
On 3/14/2002 12:09:25 AM
sherwin get MH la..kekekeke oops...now asking pplp to get MH already kkeke
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Don't worry, i will get MH for my next project. My 6ft tank project kena dowsize to 4ft cos not shifing house aledi.
Normal FL light should be ok. Have been using them for 2-3 years.
Remember to ask for "Daylight" and not tose yellowish light.
Read that you must change the light every 6 mths even when the light still appear bright.
yes due to the drop of light intensity.
Cheers!
Benetay
Binbeto,
If you try just replacing one tube and compare, the old tubes are quite yellow. I was sceptical myself too when one of my tubes blew out. So I replaced one only. Can really see the difference.
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On 3/16/2002 12:55:20 AM
Binbeto,
If you try just replacing one tube and compare, the old tubes are quite yellow. I was sceptical myself too when one of my tubes blew out. So I replaced one only. Can really see the difference.
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Yap.. But too lazy to monitor when must change lah.. so in the end I change after a year or so.. Hee hee.. As long as my plants grow the way I wanted them to be no problem.
For those changing FL or PL tube, it is recommended not to change all at one time.
Rotate their replacement so that the light intesity won't increase too much. May stress the fish or cause algae bloom.
I.e. if have 2 tube A and B. Change A in Mar, change B in June, change A in Sep, change B in Dec.
** Something like dat **
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