would 36w PL lights be enough for my 2ft tank?

[Cardinal Tetra]

would it be enough or do i need a 2x36w PL?
i'm just starting out on a planted tank, which one would you recommend?
also, where can i get one, and how much?

[joe]

maybe you could provide the exact dimensions of your tank ... an estimate would be 60W to 72W ... this should give you the recommended 3W/gallon

[Cardinal Tetra]

dimensions are 60x35x30 cm
so what do you recommend? is a 36w PL alone enough, or do i need more?

[Simon]

wat plants u intend to have? low to moderate light plants still can

[pipsqueak]

I saw a light set at NA, 2 feet 2x36 PL, E-ballast set.

[Cardinal Tetra]

pipsqueak may i know how much is it?

[Cardinal Tetra]

simon, i'm not really sure yet, but i plan to have plants like you guys have, maybe a red plant.. i think i would prefer high lighting. i guess i should get the 2x36w but how much is it?

[joe]

$100 but dun take my words ... call chan to confirm

[pipsqueak]

I really shoudn't post here i think, but I think it was going at $100

[joe]

errr prices are not to be disclosed meh? ... hahhaha mods clarify can?

[pipsqueak]

Joe, i'm not sure, haha, but not very nice you know, like as if i advertising for a shop..[]

[Cardinal Tetra]

sianz. $100 for 2x36PL lights. and i live in simei. have to take a long time to get there.

[pipsqueak]

on the bright side, its pretty close to the novena mrt station..

[Simon]

sorry guys, to safe guard the interest of all lfs in his hobby.. we recommend members not to disclose any prices in the forum, if price need to be mentioned, please use PM/email instead

thanks

[scang7]

hi ..

can i know if a 10000k tube is too much for a two ft planted tank... will it cause massive algae boom!!!
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[Simon]

scan, 10000k light tubes are more to the blue spectrum, it is said to promote algae growth.. but I think its ok to use it.. we recommend a full spectrum tube, I personally uses both 8500k and 10000k FL for my 6ft.

what u shld be concerned of is the wattage of the tube and not the colour temp.. and I think yr algae boom is due to over-lighting.. how many hours do u on yr lights for?

[scang7]

thanks simon...

i am presently applying a 5-4-6 lighting formula to my tank. Just torn it down over the weekend(use to be using UGF).. so wonder if my combi of a 6500K FL 12W and a 10000K PL 36 W be optimum for my tank...

[tranquillizer]

i saw i tank nature was only using FL lights and the plants are growing man ... bubbles can be seen too ... i think the whole tank only gt 36w .... but depends on wad type of plants u have ... my riccia under 2x36w ... bubble till the whole thing float up ... will suggest go for e-ballast ...

[sherchoo]

If I'm not using full spectrum tubes, I would try to avoid 10000K tubes for planted tank.... Try going for 6500K tubes which is known as daylight.