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    Suitability of Ikea halogen lights for planted tanks

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    hi all,

    I bought an IKEA light. halogen, 12V , 20W , warm light(a bit orange).

    Can it be used for planted?

    Been trying to find a stylo light for planted but no luck. Any reommendaiton?

    thank you

    yours sincerely,
    Storm

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    we usually use daylight for planted.

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    Those orange light at ikea are not suitable for planted tank. You got to get those white light.
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    Yupe those Halogen bulbs are not really suitable for long term planting.

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    gex has stylo milo lights.

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    Quote Originally Posted by daoism View Post
    gex has stylo milo lights.
    Which LFS sell?

    can show us some pictures

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