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    T5 kelvin lighting advice.

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    Hi all,

    I am currently using a 4X24W T5 lighting with 12000k for my 3g tank. However i was thinking of changing 2 of the 12000k light to 6700k. Would it make a different in terms of plant growth? Currently there is some crypts, spiky and stringy mosses, some anubus, hairgrass and other unidentified plants. I also have DIY co2 running. However no fertilizers yet.

    Thanks.
    Last edited by youtypetooslow; 27th Jan 2010 at 10:25. Reason: Additional info

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    Hi,

    You mean 3g or 3 feet? I'm using a similar setup for my 2 ft tank. 4x24watt with 2 tubes @12000k and 2 tubes @6700k. so far so good.

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    i mean 3g.. 30x20x25cm. Thanks =)

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    30x20x35 with 4x24W T5HO, I hope you know what you are doing.
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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    I think too much light for that small tank. Sharing my thinking
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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    Kinda overkill for the lighting.

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    Tilt your lights over, remove the plastic half. Turn one of tube until it is no longer in contact with the sides or remove the tube totally. Run 3 first and try. 2 is not enough. If it really cannot make it then you go ahead with your modifications. How about that?

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    Thanks! i will try that...cause that the only light i have now so i guess have to stick with it till i get a more suitable one..btw if the light is too strong will it kill the plants?

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    some ferns i think will 'burn' under too intense lighting.. not sure in your case will have any adverse effect.

    but for sure 96 watts of light for 3g tank is super overkill! probably get those clip on light around 18/24 watt should be more than enough?

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    Light don't kill. Heat will and not only limited to water plants. Fan recommended.

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    if light to strong, without proper balance of fertilizer and CO2, it will invite algae grow
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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    Shadow,
    That's right. Then it's back to the basics again.
    http://www.aquajournal.net/na/basics/basics_01.html

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    Re: T5 kelvin lighting advice.

    Alright.. thanks for the advice.. will get a new light for the tank before there is any algae breakout =)

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